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Ora Baker-Brown Obituary

Mrs. Ora Lee Baker-Brown (Madear) born in McCarley, Mississippi on January 20, 1920 to the late Charley Earl Bibbs and Bobby Lee Barrow-Baker. She left this earthly realm on December 19, 2018 in Kenner, Louisiana to join her husband of 46 years, Jeff Brown who has been patiently waiting for her since August 7, 2002. She leaves to cherish her precious memory her children Mary L Baker, Annie B. Scott, Barbara B. Gordon (Eric), Jeffery Brown all of New Orleans, Louisiana and Rev. Joe Lee Baker of Boston, Massachusetts; 60 grandchildren, 97 great grandchildren and a host of in-laws, cousins other relatives and friends. Ora were a member of Second Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church where she was the mother of the church, deaconess and member of other auxiliaries and boards. Service will be held at Second Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 2828 Fourth Street, New Orleans, LA Saturday December 29, 2018. Visitation 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Service will began at 11:00 a.m., Interment Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4800 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 26 to Dec. 29, 2018.

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April 2, 2020

To God Be The Glory MaDear you are missed when I hear you praying. I save your pray on my phone and I listen to it when I hear your voice late you at night' God saw some beautiful flower and he pick then and say child come on home and you went peacefully without sayin a word.

LOVE YOUR Daughter

Annie Ruth Baker Scott

January 1, 2019

My condolences go out to Ora's family and friends. May you find comfort at Isaiah 51:12 to know that God is the "One comforting you". By prayer he will give you strength and comfort you in this difficult time.

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December 29, 2018

Condolences to the family members of my dear member and friend. There may be many years between us but we could set on the porch and have a good time watching the people go up and down Draydes Street. You will be greatly missed by your children, grandchildren. Great grandchildren, other relatives a and friends. Rest my dear sister.

Redell Warren

December 29, 2018

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.

Steven Sumler

December 29, 2018

God bless the family

Luella Clark

December 28, 2018

Heart felted symptom in the home going of your love one.Be blessed she had made it home to be with the Lord. God bless you and your family

Irvin and Cynthia Scott

December 28, 2018

Such a Loving and kind spirit we are going too miss you

KNARVIA SMITH

December 27, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the Baker-Brown family. Mrs. Ora Lee was a bright light in our lives on Phillip and Dryades St. She had a sweet, sweet spirit and kind word to all she met. If people were as kind to others as, Mrs. Ora Lee was our world would be a better place. Gregory and I love each of you. We are praying for comfort and peace.

Jacquelina Cokely

December 27, 2018

Grandma you will be truely missed. I love you but god loves you best. Rest easy and forever stay sweet.

AC GA

December 27, 2018

May Ms Ora Lee be remembered for the good and kindness she showed towards all those whose hearts were touched by her generous and giving spirit. Our heavenly father is good and merciful he keep those who pass on in his memory because they are precious to him. Psalms 116:15.

Angela Netter

December 26, 2018

RIH mawmaw Madear,thanks for always having apart in my upcoming..you were always there to talk,keep every one of the neighborhood teens together w/words of wisdom and a place to come together with your biological family members..thanks for keeping your doors open to anyone who needed a place to sleep..my memories of you will forever be in my heart..Phillip and Barone st.will never go away❤To the family and my friend Robin & Barbara & Boa keep on holding on to God's unchanging hands..I Love you allfor you always.Angela& Kirk and The Hatcher Family

Monya C

December 26, 2018

To The Bereaved Family, Weeping May Endure For Night,But Joy Comes In The Morning Light.Praying For You All.

December 25, 2018

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

Earnie Ray

December 25, 2018

My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Second Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

2828 Fourth Street, New Orleans, LA

Dec

29

Service

11:00 a.m.

Second Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church

2828 Fourth Street, New Orleans, LA

Funeral services provided by:

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home, Inc.

617 Bond Street, Houma, LA 70360

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