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Gwendolyn Baker Obituary

Gwendolyn Spencer Baker departed this life on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Baton Rouge General Hospital. She was born in New Orleans, LA, on October 16, 1944, to Mason Spencer and Ida Cross Spencer. She lived in New Orleans all her life until relocating to Baton Rouge in 2005. She was a member of Mount Hermon B.C. of N.O. then became a member of New Home Ministries-Baton Rouge. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Charity School of Nursing. She leaves to cherish her memory, her three children Danette S. Cocroft, Jacqueline S. Page (Alfred) and Jack M. Stapleton, III, 8 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother Mason H. Spencer (Bonnie) and one sister Cynthia S. Berry. She is also survived by two godsons Jason Pryor, Sr. and Corey Berry and a host of other relatives and friends. New Home Ministries New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Mount Herman Baptist Church of New Orleans and relatives and friends are invited to attend the Home Going Service on Friday, June 5, 2015, at 11:00 A.M. at New Home Ministries, 1616 Robert C. Blakes, Sr. Drive (formerly Carondelet St.), New Orleans, LA 70131, Visitation is from 9:00 A.M. until service time, Elder Samuel R. Blakes, Officiating. Interment St. Louis Cemetery #3. Online guestbook: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2015.

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Oliver M. Ewing Jr.

June 8, 2015

To Gwen's immediate and extended family, may I express my deepest sympathy.

Booker T. Washington Classmate
Class of 1962.

June 7, 2015

Dear Danette, Jacqueline and Jack: we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences, comfort and strength to you and your family. PEACE AND BLESSINGS. The Bilbo Family

June 5, 2015

Deepest Sympathy to the Baker family. We were classmates at BTW.
Sincerely, Marion Williams, Oakland, CA.

Peggy Brothers

June 5, 2015

Those we love don't go away,They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Jackie, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.

Peggy & Terrance Brothers
New Home Ministries (Uptown)

Cynthia Cross & Family

June 4, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Sharon Cross-Young

June 4, 2015

Sending my love and prayers to comfort you all during your time of bereavement. Rest assured that Cousin Gwen is happy in her home over there! I can only image that there is a great family reunion going on! Allow the memories made and shared to carry you through the days and years to come.

June 4, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Please be assured Gos cares for you and will be a dource of comfort at this this time. 1 Pet. 5:7

R Y

June 4, 2015

So deeply sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort from God's marvelous future blessings. (John 6:40)

Tanya Leal-Taylor

June 4, 2015

Jack & Family,
May the Grace of God give you peace at this difficult time. You now have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Our condolences are with you, my longtime friend.

Tanya Leal (Taylor) & Family
Chesapeake, VA & New Orleans, LA

Bishop Vincent J. Jones

June 4, 2015

To Danette, Jackie and Sonny,
My family and I are praying your strength during this time. As you know your mom was a big sister to me and my brothers growing up at church together. Please know, Gwen didn't leave home, she went home. I will always remember her singing "I kept on Searching". Her search is over. She has obtained. Love you always!!!!

Jamie

June 4, 2015

I am truly very sorry for Your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family.(Psalms 9:10)

Marlene Savwoir

June 4, 2015

We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marlene Warrick Savwoir

Shamanda Davis-Addison (Irma granddaughter & Tosand daughter)

June 4, 2015

Family,
May God grant you all Peace & Understanding during this difficult time.

White

June 4, 2015

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Baker family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time.

JoEllen Hughes and Family

June 4, 2015

Well her work on earth is done. Now she's accepted her wings and gone to be with the almighty God. No more suffering for her. She at peace. Your hearts are heavy. No that your mom was proud of each and every one of you. She raised you and helped to raise her grand children. All you have is memories. Your children got a chance to see how amazing your mom was. My prayers are with all of you. Stay strong. Be blessed.

DG

June 3, 2015

My sympathy goes out to the Family during your time of grief. A life well lived will surely be missed by many, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and knowing that God is near when our hearts are broken.

June 3, 2015

To everything there is a season,A time for every purpose under the sun. know that we love and are thinking about you at this time of your lost. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Love Mr.&Mrs. Alfred Encalade Jr.,McKinney ,Texas

June 3, 2015

Offering my sincere condolences to family and friends. May you find comfort in the promise of suffering and death ending here on earth. ~Ps. 37:10,11

Jacqueline (Tosand) LaFrance

June 3, 2015

A Place for you! John 13:36 - 14:4
I have a home in heaven above From sin and sorrow free - A mansion which eternal love designed and formed for me.
If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:3
With love and prayers family, your mother, sister, granny, cousin was welled love.

Ed&Anita Dumas

June 3, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

byron&carles ramie

June 3, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

June 2, 2015

PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCE ON THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR LOVED ONE. MAY YOU FIND GREAT COMFORT IN 1THES. 4:14.

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