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Mar
20
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The New Testament Church
1121 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
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20
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
The New Testament Church
1121 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
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20
Burial
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
White Chapel Memory Garden, DeWitt.
6633 Kinne Road, Syracuse, NY 13214
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Nell Baxter Obituary
Nell Jean Baxter, 78 of Syracuse, NY, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born in McCalla, Alabama on February 18, 1948 to the late Jesse and Hettie (Melton) Rutledge.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Baxter; sons, Jermaine and Terrence Davis; three sisters, Christine Rutledge, Mary Ester and Asia Rutledge; brothers, John & Joseph Rutledge and Curtis Hood; grandchildren, Desiree’ Murphy, Jalen Davis and Andrea Bradshaw.
Predeceased by her brother, Otis Rutledge.
Calling hours will be held at The New Testament Church, 1121 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY 13202 on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 10am-12pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12pm. Burial will be at White Chapel Cemetery, DeWitt, NY.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
20
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The New Testament Church
1121 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
20
Celebration of Life
12:00 p.m.
The New Testament Church
1121 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
20
Burial
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
White Chapel Memory Garden, DeWitt.
6633 Kinne Road, Syracuse, NY 13214
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New Comer Cremations & Funerals - SyracuseOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.