Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

Obituary For Mary Ellis Washington Baker

Graveside service for Mary Baker, 88, of Auburn, AL (Brownsville Community), will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Cobb Cemetery, County Road 33, Auburn, AL 36830, Bishop Freddie Williams, Officiating, Bishop Nolan T. Torbert, Eulogist.

Mrs. Baker, who passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home in Auburn, Alabama, was born October 1, 1931 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mrs. Baker will be Friday, July 31, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Survivors include: fourteen children, Gwendolyn Demps of Orlando, FL, James (Rebecca) Baker of Salem, AL, Grant Baker, Jr. of Auburn, AL, Joyce (James) Brown, Jarvis Baker both of Tuscaloosa, AL, Rosemary (Larry) Fuller of Orlando, FL, Rodney (Angel) Baker of Opelika, AL, Ronald (Miriam) Baker of Auburn, AL, Sharon (Ernest) Bennett of Port Jarvis, NY, Wyves (Tommie) Poole of Sandersville, GA, Radford (Janice) Baker of Tuscaloosa, AL, Magnus (Ashlee) Baker of Fairburn, GA, Mavis (Edward) Cantu of New Braunfels, TX and Dexter (Tonya) Baker of Opelika, AL; forty-six, grandchildren; forty-eight, great-grandchildren; ten great-great grandchildren; one sister, Erma Jane White of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, W.C. (Rosemary) Reeves of Winter Garden, FL and Louis Washington of Atlanta, GA; three sisters-in-law, Essie Lee Felton, Elaine Washington and Shirley Washington Eiland; god-son, Rachard White; host of nieces, nephews, cousin and friends.

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Guest Book

My Deepest Condolences to the Baker Family Beverly Morris & Family

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Sending my condolences to Mrs Baker family. Patricia F Frazier

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Sis. Rosemary & Family Sending my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I will be praying for strength and comfort for the Baker Family. May your mom rest in eternal peace Sis. Suwanda Baylor (Medford, NY)

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Our family sends our deeply condolences to the Baker's family. May God continue to strengthen your family and give you peace. Lillie P. & The Gilmore's Family

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Mrs. Baker was the matron of her family and she now leaves Rosemary to carry. She will be missed. My condolences to the entire family, especially to Rosemary who left her job to care for her mother. May God give them strength in their time of need.

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My condolences to the family. Mrs. Baker was well loved and truly blessed.

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My Deepest Condolences To The Family. Florene Johnson And Family

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My Deepest Condolences To The Family

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My most sincere condolences to Mary's family. I wish I'd known her, but I get an idea of what a wonderful person she was through her daughter Mavis. Cherish the memories and look forward with hope a glorious reunion some day. Much love, Jessica Baumann

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Know that we are sharing in your sorrow and lifting you all up in prayer. May you feel God's comfort and grace all around you. With deepest condolences, Veronica Sassenhagen

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Mama you will be truly miss. You were the GREATEST Mother in the world. I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW. I been by your side since you ask the Lord to give you someone. Your daughter, Rose

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Condolences to the Baker Family. RIH, Mrs. Baker The Stinson Family

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May you all find Peace, Joy and Happiness during this time. I thank God for the legacy she left for you all and everyone she met. Elaine Washington

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Sorry for your loss. Jackson and DURRELL families

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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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