Lottie Mae Baker departed from earth to receive her reward on January 11, 2022. She left this world of pain and sorrow to eternal rest with God our Savior. She was born March 27, 1921 in Olanta County, to the late Amon McKenzie and Julia Rush McKenzie. She was married to the late Lucius Baker, Sr. Her faith was rooted and grounded in Christ. Her labor speaks for her. She was a member of Union Station A. M. E. Church, where she served on the Usher Board, member of the Sanctuary Choir, Gospel Choir, Stewardess Board, Women Missionary Society or wherever needed. She leaves to celebrate her homegoing: her children, Bobbie J. Rembert, Rev. William L. (Barbara) Baker, Mearlene Smith, Shirley Godbee, Arlene (Bryan) Johnson, Sylvia Capers and Linda Baker; daughter-in-law, Celestine Baker; twenty four grandchildren; twenty seven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In accordance with COVID 19 guidelines, the family is requesting no visitation. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022 – 3:00 p. m. at Union Station A. M. E. Church, 945 South Main Street, Sumter, with the Rev. Lemuel L. Washington, pastor, the Rev. Samir Baker, Eulogist. The procession will leave the home at 2:20 p. m. Burial will be in the Hillside Memorial Park, 2561 Cains’ Mill Road, Sumter.
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