La Quinta DeShannon Baker

--- Page 1 --- Home Going Celebration La Quinta DeShannon Baker July 12, 1977 Sunrise September 29, 2011 Sunset Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt, Granddaughter and Friend Service Friday, October 7, 2011 12:00 Noon. Mt. Grove Baptist Church 2801 Arkansas Blvd. Texarkana, Arkansas 71854 Reverend Otis Vickers-Eulogist Reverend Kenneth Reid, Pastor --- Page 2 --- Reflection's of La Quinta ' Life 1977-2011 On Thursday September 29, 2011, a beautiful, useful, and well spent life came to a close. LaQuinta DeShannon Baker was born July 12, 1977, in Texarkana, Texas to Mable and the late LeVert Baker. Her father and grandparents, Jewel and Buddy Baker preceded her in death. LaQuinta accepted Christ at an early age at the Harrison Chapel Baptist Church and she furthered her Christian Education at the Galilee Baptist Church where she was a faithful and dedicated choir member and musician. LaQuinta was under watch care membership at the Macedonia Baptist Church, (Triggs Community) where she faithfully attended until her passing. LaQuinta graduated in 1995 from Arkansas High school, Texarkana. She graduated from North Park Community College in Hot Springs, Arkansas where she received her degree in Early Childhood Education. LaQuinta's passion was caring for children. LaQuinta is remembered by her gracious smile, fun-loving spunky and resilient spirit. She enjoyed cooking, computers, telling jokes and family entertainment. Her compassionate nature did not go unnoticed. LaQuinta will always be remembered for always showing more concern for others than herself. She leaves to cherish her memories Daughter: MaKenzie Baker, Texarkana, AR Mother: Mable Baker, Texarkana, AR Sister: Leigh Baker, Dallas, TX Brother: Jacoby Baker, Texarkana, AR Grandmother: Mae L. Martin, Texarkana, AR Aunts: Elizabeth Owens, Texarkana, AR Cynthia Hawkins, Texarkana, TX Barbara Shackleford, Texarkana, AR Lady Eady, Fort Smith, AR Earlie Martin, Texarkana, AR Barbara Boyd, Texarkana, AR Lois Fulce, Houston, TX She also leaves to mourn her best friends, Kimberly Randles and Tanisha White; two god-children, LaDarris Dillard and Timothy Randles, and a host of additional relatives and friends. --- Page 3 --- ent Psalm 73:23-26 Graduated To Eternity na, and Pel the lOir hip she na. gs, od red She nt. vill ers Dn My Home Over There.... I shall wear a croine I CLOSED MY EYES AND FELL ASLEEP DON'T YOU CRY, PLEASE DONT WEEP I'LL BE HAPPY IN A LAND SO FAIR IN MY HOME OVER THERE. I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL PERHAPS YOU'RE SAYING IT CAN'T BE REAL THAT ANGELS CAME FOR ME DONT WORRY, BECAUSE I'M FREE. MY FATHER KNEW WHAT WAS BEST: HE CAME SO I CAN GET SOME REST ILL HAVE NO MORE BURDENS TO BEAR IN MY HOME OVER THERE. I LOE ALL OF YOU AND I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH JUST HOLD ON TO HIS HAND YOU WILL MAKE IT, I KNOW YOU CAN. CONTINUE TO LOOK TO THE HILLS DON'T FORGET TO DO GOD'S WILL TIL BE WAITING FOR YOU IN THE AIR IN MY HOME OVER THERE. (author unknown) --- Page 4 --- Order of Service Processional ...Macedonia Baptist Church/Community Choir Scriptures: Old Testament. New Testament. Prayer. Song. Resolution & Acknowledgments. Solo Obituary. Rev. Paul Hill, Sr. Rev. T. L. Blevins, Sr. Rev. T.L. Blevins, Sr. Choir Sis. Kaytrana Leaks Bro. Jonathan Hawkins •(soft music) Remarks. Solo. Eulogy. Parting View. (read in silence) •(two minutes please) .Bro. Donnie Whitaker Rev. Otis Vickers Funeral Directors in Charge Recessional Acknowledgment of Gratitude We, sincerely express our deepest gratitude for your presence, prayers, acts of kindness, and thoughtfulness during the loss of LaQuinta "Dee" Baker. We thank you so much for what you did to console our hearts. ~ The Family of LaQuinta Baker ~ Nevertheless less I am continually with thee: Thou hast holden by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth; But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever. --- Page 5 --- 1-800-460- Active Pallbearers Curtis Jackson James Martin Jason Kennedy Jeremy Whigham Bobby Henderson Ejerri Henderson Rosco Clark, Jr. Timothy Marshall Marcus Hawkins Jackey Hawkins Lewis Eady Richard Shackelford Honorary Pallbearers Arkansas High School Class of 1995 Flower Bearer's Arkansas High School Class of 1995 Macedonia Baptist Church Interment East Memorial Garden, Texarkana, AR For safety's sake, please drive with your lights on while driving in the funeral procession Lyles Funeral Home, Inc. U.S. Hwy. 67 N. - P.O. Box 1161, Texarkana, AR Phone: (870) 773-0606 * Fax (870) 773-3223 In Honoring the Memory of Mrs. La Quinta D. Baker The family & staff of Lyles Funeral Home Inc. would like to thank everyone who attended the "Home Going Service " of Ms. LaQuinta Baker A special thanks to Ma. LaQuinta Baker family for allowing Lyles Funeal Home, Inc., the opportunity to be of service to you. We are honored to have been selected to provide the final and most sacred service of your loved one Ms. LaQuinta DeShannon Baker "Family & Friends are Often the Brightest Lights Shinning in Times of Sorrow"