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GLADYS SAVEDGE BAKER

1931 - 2017

GLADYS SAVEDGE BAKER obituary, 1931-2017, Wilmington, NC

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel - Wilmington

4108 S. College Rd

Wilmington, North Carolina

GLADYS BAKER Obituary

GLADYS SAVEDGE BAKER Gladys Savedge Baker, 86, died peacefully June 26, 2017 after several years of declining health. Born March 22, 1931, she grew up in Surry County Virginia on the family farm. She was the daughter of Ruth Ellis Savedge and Anslem Melville Savedge. She attended Longwood College (now University) in Farmville, Virginia as a teaching major. She taught Home Economics 2 years in Virginia, and 14 years in New Hanover County, North Carolina. (Virgo, JT Hoggard and Laney) In retirement, she volunteered for the NC Baptist Association, teaching ESL (English as a Second Language) to numerous students and traveling with groups all over the world assisting with building churches and teaching children. She is survived by her children Brenda Baker Paschal (Jeff), Wanda Baker Prevatte, (Mike), Thomas W. Baker, Jr (Mali) and Pamela Baker Sammons (Todd). In addition, she is survived by 9 grandchildren; Amy Davis (Greyson), Julie Jones (Kevin), Meagan Lewis (Daniel), Scott Prevatte (Allison), Daniel Baker (Mikanna), Natalie Baker, Wesley Sammons, Jill Sammons and Bryan Sammons. Great-grandchildren are Lana, Willow, and Skylar Prevatte, Charlotte and Henry Davis, Emma Lewis, David and William Jones, and Collyn Baker. Also left to cherish her memory are her sisters-in-law Jean Savedge, Norma Savedge, Sabine Savedge, Linda Baker, Carol Newcomb and Cynthia McKettrick, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is pre-deceased by her parents, her husband of 64 years, Thomas Wilton Baker, sister, Ruth Savedge Andrews, brothers Arthur Savedge, George Savedge and William Savedge. The family wishes to thank the loving helpers that have ministered to Gladys in recent years; Jennie, Doris, Tammy, and Debra. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 28 from 6-8 pm at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, 4108 College Rd., Wilmington, NC. The funeral will take place Thursday, June 29, at 3:00 pm at Scotts Hill Baptist Church, 185 Scotts Hill Loop Rd., Wilmington, NC. Interment will follow at Moore's Swamp Baptist Church at 11:00 am in Surry, Virginia on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Contributions in honor of Gladys can be made to The Alzheimer's Association or Scotts Hill Baptist Church mission fund. Condolences may be left at www.andrewsmortuary.com Andrews Valley Chapel

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2017.

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July 3, 2017

Our condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this time of sorrow. May you find hope in his promise found at (John 5:28)

Griffin

June 30, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

KEITH GARRETT

June 30, 2017

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Will continue to hold your family in prayer during this time.

Alicia Hollins

June 29, 2017

I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God bless you, and give all the comfort that is needed. FVMS Family member.

Helen Panags

June 29, 2017

I have wonderful memories of Aunt Gladys and her wonderful family. We were always excited to hear of our "Carolina cousins" coming for a visit. She is now in the loving arms of Uncle Tom, Granddaddy Savedge and her siblings.

Geroldene and Tony Evans

June 28, 2017

Scott, Allison, Wanda, Mike and family - In your time of sadness, thoughts of deep and sincere sympathy are with you at this time.

Emmagene Roberts

June 28, 2017

To Wanda and the entire Baker family - my heart is also saddened to hear of Mrs. Gladys' passing. Your loss is heavens gain. I am thankful and blessed that I got to know her through the years. I will truly miss her. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days ahead.

Bob and Sandra Freeman

June 28, 2017

We are very sorry or your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Gladys and Tom have been our next door neighbors since they moved to LaSalle st. ,we could not have asked for better neighbors or friends, they were both very special people.

Sleep Inn MainStay Suites

June 28, 2017

We are very sorry and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jay Taylor

June 28, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers. You have gained an angel!

Cathie Owen

June 27, 2017

Brenda what a beautiful testimony of a well lived life full of God's love and grace. Praying for peace and strength for you and your family.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

28

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Andrews Mortuary & Crematory - Market Street Chapel

4108 College Rd., Wilmington, NC

Jun

29

Funeral

3:00 p.m.

Scotts Hill Baptist Church

185 Scotts Hill Loop Rd., Wilmington, NC

Jul

1

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Moore’s Swamp Baptist Church

Surry, VA

Funeral services provided by:

Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel - Wilmington

4108 S. College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412

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