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Obituary For Norene Baker

Ms. Norene Baker, 70, of Seale, AL passed on Sunday, May 31, 2020 in Seale, AL.

A private service will be held Friday, June 5, 2020 with Pastor Wayne Baker, officiating. There will be no public viewing.

Norene Baker was born on October 6, 1949, to the late Clara Vaughn Baker and the late George Baker in Russell County, AL. She received her elementary and middle school education at Sandfort High School in Russell County, AL and graduated from Oliver High School in 1967. After high school, she matriculated at Knoxville College, in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she chose to major in Psychology and graduated with a B.A. degree.

She enjoyed many outdoor activities. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing tennis and swimming. She was an avid walker. Until her health failed, she could be seen most days taking long walks.

Norene accepted Christ in 1968, and she united with Greater St. John Baptist Church in Crawford, AL. She later joined Spirit Filled Ministries Church in Columbus, GA, where she served faithfully in the Missionary Ministry including holding the office of President. She went out into the community evangelizing with other members of the Missionary Ministry.

Even during illness, she used her gifts to serve. She could be seen many times helping to clean the church while faithfully carrying out other duties including collecting clothing for the poor. She was a true disciple, a life long learner and follower of Christ. She completed a Bible Correspondence course from Herbert W. Armstrong College. She read the entire Bible each year for more than 5 years along with her good friend and sister in Christ, Patricia Stone Johnson.

During her career, she worked as a realtor and Associate Broker in Columbus, GA and as a resident property manager in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also worked as a guest teacher in the Public Schools system.

On Sunday, May 31, 2020, God called Norene home. She made a peaceful transition from this life to her eternal home. Norene leaves to cherish her memories a sister, Arlene Faye Baker, Seale, AL; two brothers, Rev. Wayne D. Baker (Rita), Midland, GA and Rev. Algernon Baker (Coeli); two aunts, Mary Harris and Martha Harris both of Seale, Al; four nephews, Zephaniah, Jonathan David, Caleb and Algernon, II; two nieces, Christian and Moriah Baker; two great nephews, Caleb Aaron and Micah Brandon Baker; two great nieces, Kristen Joy and Zoryn Baker and many relatives and friends.

Guest Book

To Rev. Wayne Baker and the Baker Family please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved sister. May God continue comfort you and your family now and in the future. Mr. & Mrs. Willie J. Jones. Hurtsboro, AL

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To the Baker family you have my deepest sympathies. Ms.Beverly Collier

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Sharon L Mootry, Hazel Crest, IL

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To the family of Norene Baker, please accept my condolences, love and prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. I am blessed to have shared a friendship over the years with Norene. She was a wonderful person to know, with a beautiful sole. Because she passed this way, the world is a better place.

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My sister is missed immensely by her Las Vegas, Nevada families from all walks of life. Even during her illness she made time and forced energy enough to travel cross country to visit us. Visits during which we all looked forward to simply being together here in her other home. She was such a kind, loyal and loving person to everyone she encountered. Noreen was quiet but her presence was always felt. Our sisterhood spans decades...she has a special place in our hearts...

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To Rev. Wayne Baker and family and to Sis. Faye. We are saddened by the loss of your sister and our school mate as well as My own classmate. Please know that we care and that you are in our prayers. Bill and Pat Walton, Seale, Al.

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To my family: May God thru His son Jesus Christ give you strength & comfort. Norene fought a very long battle, with faith, courage & dignity. She has finished her course. May you all find peace, knowing there's no more pain and suffering in her earthly body. Much love stay safe . With deepest sympathy & many prayers. I love you, special love to Wayne and Faye. Always your cousin Faye Vaughn- Ingram

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To my family, may God thru His son Jesus Christ give you strength and comfort. Norene fought avery long battle, with faith, courage,and dignity. She has finished her course. May you all find peace, knowing there's no more pain n suffering in her earthly body. Much love, stay safe. With deepest sympathy & many prayers

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Even though her name was Norene we called her Lorene She fought a long and hard battle She was a warrior and stood her ground. RIP

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Words can't express I feel for the passing of my Friend for A Lifetime , Norene. She was the most unselfish person I know ! ALWAYS putting others, first. I remember when she moved from Columbia Md, to assist her Mother. Norene , NEVER COMPLAINED! NEVER GAVE UP!!! My condolences to her Family. RIP Kathy Rice. Columbia Md

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Dear Arlene, and the entire Baker Family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister, aunt, cousin, friend. May the memories of the times you shared bring you comfort. May Almighty God bring you peace and shower you with His richest blessings. Carolyn Croom Baker, New Haven, CT.

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Dear Arlene, and the entire Baker Family, please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your sister, aunt, cousin, friend. May the memories of the times you shared bring you comfort. May Almighty God bring you peace and shower you with His richest blessings.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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