Gladys J. Baggett
Published 11:32 am Friday, August 5, 2011
Born July 6, 1923, Gladys J. Baggett, 88, formerly of Pearl, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at her home surrounded by her family.
Visitation is 5-8 tonight at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at Antioch Baptist Church in Pearl. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. at Edwards Cemetery.
Mrs. Baggett was an amazing woman who loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a member of Oakland Baptist Church in Vicksburg, after having served more than 25 years at Antioch Baptist Church in Pearl alongside her husband, the Rev. C.L. Baggett, who preceded her in death. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, studying her Bible and reading.
In addition to her husband, she also was preceded in death by her son, Larry Baggett, and grandson, Adam Nelson Williams.
Survivors include daughters, Linda Samples (David) of Vicksburg and Sondra Jenkins (Grover) of Calhoun, La.; son, Paul Baggett (Margaret) of Brandon; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5891, Pearl, MS 39208 or Oakland Baptist Church, 2959 Oak Ridge Road, Vicksburg, MS 39183.
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