Tunerat Service 
 
for 
 
<Mrs. Laura *}(. Baker 
 
SUNRISE 1922 
 
SUNSET 2005 
 
Saturday, November 5, 2005 
2:00 P.M. TfiankfuCBaptist Cfiurch 
Augusta, Georgia 
 
Reverend Gregory A. Young ~ Officiating ~ 
 
 Ofeuary 
Mrs. Laura Hankersan Baker, 83, born September 30, 1922, was the daughter ofthe late Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Hankerson Sr. of Augusta, Georgia. 
Laura was the second of six siblings born to her parents. Four of her siblings preceded her in death; Albert, Benjamin and Thomas Hankerson, and her dear sister Janie Hankerson Lowe. 
Mrs. Baker joined Thankful Baptist Church during her childhood. She received her High School Diploma from Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, now known as Lucy C. Laney High School. She later earned a Bachelors Degree from Paine College. Her final edu cational achievement was in 1952, when she earned a Master of Arts Degree from New York University. She was an Educational Instruc tor at Peter H. Craig Elementary School for 52 years before retiring her services as a teacher. After retirement, she also served several years at Terrell Academy. She was proud to have educated some of the most talented and successful menandwomeri in our community. 
She was the loving wife of Mr. Leo Gabriel Baker for 54 years and a loving mother to her son Charles Elias (Katrina) Baker, of whom she leaves behind. Other survivors she leaves behind are two grandchil dren: Ashley Vivian Baker and Gafcriel CharJes Baker; one sister, Mrs. Mary Frances Braithwaite; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Bernice Hankerson; and a host ofneices, nephews, friends and students. 
 
Dear Grandma, 
 
Gabriel & I love you a lot and know you love us too! We wish you 
 
were still here. We miss you! Especially Papa and my Dad. I hope 
 
you rest in peace and have a peaceful life in heaven. We love you 
 
sooooo much. We wish you could come back! All of your family 
 
members miss you a lot. 
 
~ Love, Ashley and Gabriel 
 
 Order of Service 
Processional ................................. Organist Prayer ............................ Rev. Gregory A. Young Scriptures 
New Testament ................... Rev. Gregory A. Young Old Testament ................ Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jordan Selection .............................. Thankful Choir Acknowledgements ........................ Mrs.Colis Ivey Family Reflections .................. Ms. Rosa Susan Lowe Selection .............................. Thankful Choir Eulogy ............................ Rev. Gregory A. Young Recessional ............................ "Going Up Yonder" Interment.......................... Cedar Grove Cemetery 
 
 Tatfoearers 
Mr. Reginald Braithwaite Dr. Anthony Gordon 
Mr. Eugene Argyle 
 
Mr. John Ivey Mr. Benjamin Ivey W 
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FmFree 
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free Im following the path God has laid for me. 
I took His hand when I heard Him call 1 turned my back and left it all. 1 could not stay another day 
To laugh, to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone must stay that way I found peace at the end of the day. 
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My lifes been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Dont lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free. 
 
~ AcknowCedgements ~ 
We sincerely thank our many friends for your prayers and expres sions of sympathy extended to us during the illness and loss of our loved one. We shall always remember with grateful appreciation all that you have done to help us through this difficult time. May God continue to bless all of you. - The Baker Family 
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