Marva Anderson Fisher Baldwin,81, of Merritt, North Carolina entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
Her service is 1:00 PM, Saturday at The New Bern Eastern M. B. Association Headquarters 885 Hwy. 306 N Grantsboro. NC.
Marva will be laid to rest with her loved ones in the Fisher Family Cemetery.
She is survived by her daughter, Pastor Dawn Baldwin Gibson; grandson, Spencer Baldwin (Malika), New Bern; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Gibson, Merritt; four great-grandchildren, Phillip Baldwin, Isaac Baldwin, Abigail Baldwin and Luke Baldwin all of New Bern.
In lieu of flowers, please mail memorial donations to Peletah Ministries P. O. Box 14253 New Bern, NC 28561.
Dear Cousin, I am still in disbelief due to the fact that two weeks ago I saw her at the bank, driving. Such a phenomenal woman of God. We are saddened, but heaven is smiling. "Well done, good and faithful servant. We'll done."
Love you, Greg & Vickie Jones
Dr. Dawn and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. Mrs. Baldwin was such an extraordinary woman. She desired the very best for every student she encountered. I remember her smile—it always let you know she cared about your future. Yet, through her eyes and her voice, she also made it clear that you were not going to remain where you were; growth was expected and encouraged.
May the peace, comfort, and strength of God continue to rest upon your entire family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you, and we celebrate the lasting legacy of love, wisdom, and excellence that Mrs. Baldwin leaves behind.
With heartfelt sympathy, Denise Robinson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
To Dawn and family, my condolences to you all. I know this is one time that you need God strength more than ever. I pray he does give the strength and the peace. My condolences to you.
Worked with her previously. Great lady, teacher and overall human being. Mrs Marva didn't take no mess and everyone, students/staff/parents respected her. The world is a little bit lesser of a place without her. RIP.
I am so saddened to know that I cannot call and talk it over with Mrs. Marva anymore. She was a remarkable lady and a dear friend. We could go months without talking but when we did talk it was like we never skipped a beat. There will always be a place in my heart for her. My quartet buddy, my life coach, my spiritual counselor; she was always what I needed. Rest easy Mrs. Marva. My deepest condolences to the family. If I can be of any assistance, let me know. With much love, Beverly Hines.
My condolences to the Baldwin Gibson family.
Sending my deepest condolences to all of Mrs. Baldwin's loved ones. I had Mrs. Baldwin for eighth grade English and she was one of my favorite teachers. This was a particularly difficult year for me as my parents were going through a divorce, but Mrs. Baldwin was always so supportive and made me feel seen. On one of the last days of school that year, I stopped by Mrs. Baldwin's class and she told me to keep writing. I kept writing in high school and then in college I went the journalism route. Now, I have the privilege of helping to teach and train young journalists as a college newsroom adviser. I have Mrs. Baldwin to thank for helping to keep me on track. I could've very easily lost track of my passion for writing — my outlet — during that challenging period as a young teen. Her encouragement left a lasting mark on me, and I'm sure many others throughout her career. May she rest in peace!
I extend my deepest Sympathy to Dawn and the Family. You are in my prayers! Love you dearly, Sincerely,
Our condolences to the Fisher-Baldwin family at this time of your loss. Gregory and Gloria Smith Russell, Williamsburg, VA formerly of Oriental, NC.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.