Mae Ellen

Baker

Mae Ellen English Baker, age 73, a native of the Eliska Community of Uriah, AL was born June 16, 1943 to the parentage of the late Rufus English, Sr. and Carroll Lamar English. She departed this life January 30, 2017 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Mobile, AL.

Mae attended Grove Hill Elementary School in the Eliska Community of Uriah. She received her high school diploma from Uriah High School, and attended Mobile Branch College, presently known as Bishop State Community College, Mobile, AL.

At the age of 12, (in the year of 1956) Mae confessed Christ as her Lord and Savior and united with the Grove Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Eliska, under the leadership of the late Rev. Perryman. She was assigned to the Usher Board and served dutifully until Reverend
Perryman discovered she could sing. She soon joined the choir, where she was a lead singer. She remained a faithful member until
four months ago when her health began to fail.

She devoted her life to being a true servant of God. She was Founder and President of The Silver Wings Gospel Singers for 59 years;
Sunday School teacher for the adult class for many years, secretary of the Sunday School for several years, president of the missionary society for the past 15 years, president of the Mass Choir, Mother's Board, and chairman of the church program committee for many years. Mae also served willingly on the janitorial committee.

She was a devoted mother, sister, a true friend, and an outstanding role model within her community. She was an affectionate, loving caretaker for her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Mae was a true missionary who loved serving  the elders throughout the community.

Always on time, always present, always willing to do whatever task at hand. Faithful in tithes and offerings. She loved to sing; she loved her church; she loved her pastor, she loved her Lord.

She was united in holy matrimony to Louis Baker, Jr., and within this union, they were blessed with one daughter, Sabrina L. Baker. Mae's working career of over 35 years, up until her retirement, was dedicated to Vanity Fair Company in Monroeville, AL and Atmore, AL

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a devoted niece, Sharon L. English along with other relatives she treasured dearly.

Viewing Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, 1:30pm until the 2:30pm service at Grove Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Scott Road, Uriah, AL; Dr. T. L. Douglas, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in the church cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.