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Nita Baker Obituary

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother & great-great grandmother, Nita Sterling Baker, formerly of T or C, New Mexico left this Earth to be with her Lord in Heaven on August 30, 2011. Nita was born on March 8, 1918. Nita is survived by her 3 sons: Harvey Sterling & Rick Sterling of Las Cruces, New Mexico and Dale Sterling of Alabama, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Father, three brothers, two sisters, her husband and son, Ronnie Sterling. Nita is a member of Central Assembly of God church. Her all time favorites were fishing, baking, gardening& canning. She loved her Lord Jesus with all her heart. Nita will be deeply missed by all who knew her and all whose lives she touched. She will forever be in our hearts. At Nita's request cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at Central Assembly of God church, officiated by Pastor Charles Tucker, on September 10, 2011 at 11 AM.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Sep. 3, 2011.

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patricia sterling

September 9, 2011

nita was my mother in law she was the sweetest person i ever met, even after my husband split up she was still a very dear friend go with god nita i know you have found peace

Rachel Tais

September 8, 2011

I loved Nita she was such a kind and loving person. We attended Glad Tidings Church together. I was a baby christian and her example helped me in my walk with the Lord.

Georgia Bruce

September 7, 2011

I will truely miss Nita. She was a wonderful friend and confidant. I can see her by the streams of Heaven with her fishing pole and have a wonderful time with her Lord. Thank you Nita for being my wonderful friend

Rev Weldon Coker

September 7, 2011

We were Nita's pastors at Glad Tidings Church when she lived in Silver City. After she moved to T or C, she invited the Crimson Colony Choir over for a big fish fry at her place on the river. We ALL had a wonderful time!

She also invited us to bring our two grandsons, Ben & Lee Herzog, to play in the river. We parked our camper in her back drive near the river, and tied ropes around their waists so they wouldn't be swept away. They adored Nita for her love and thoughtfulness.

As her pastors, we only have wonderful things to say about Nita. She truly was a precious child of God, loved and respected by anyone who knew her. We grieve, but not as those with no hope.

I am honored to have been her pastor and am so grateful that Rev Tucker has been her pastor until she was called Home to Heaven.

Luz Robinson

September 7, 2011

The most amazing woman I have ever met. So honored to have provided home care services to her.

September 6, 2011

Nita was an inspiration to me during tough times. I sure will miss her, and her encouraging words.
Serena

September 3, 2011

Granny Baker I will miss you and I hope you know what a difference you made in my walk with the Lord.
Leslie Small(Baca), Esteven, and Vanessa Baca.

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