Nina Irene Baxter
June 15, 2015
Nina Irene Snider Baxter 97, died Monday June 15, 2015 at her home in Robbins.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 18 , 2015 at Robbins First Baptist Church, with Reverend Kenneth McNeill and Reverend Gene Booker officiating. Burial will follow in the Bennett Baptist Church Cemetery, Bennett, NC.
She was born in Randolph County, the daughter of the late Robie and Ada Riley Snider. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, David Winfred Baxter, who died in 2005, as well as two sisters: Ila Powers and Pearl Loflin, and three brothers: Vance, Lloyd and J.R. Snider.
Irene was a member of Robbins First Baptist Church for 67 years and in 2011 was given the Women’s Missionary Union Woman of the Year Award.
Irene is survived by her daughters: Linda Thompson,and husband Jerry of Mt. Gilead, Delores Monroe and husband Al of Charlotte and Gwen Booker and husband Ken of Raeford. seven grandchildren; Amy Booker Bradley (Wayne), Kelly Thompson, Kerry Booker Blackwelder (Chad), Matthew B. Thompson, David R. Monroe (Stephanie), Kevin Booker (Tricia) and Jill Monroe; as well as ten great-grandchildren; Colby, Carson and Morgan Bradley, McKenzie Blackwelder, Stephen and Noah Monroe, Grant, Griffin and Grey Booker, and Sydney Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Kennedy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Robbins First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 400 Robbins, NC 27325 or First Health Hospice Foundation, 150 Applecross Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Baxter Family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pinesfunerals.com
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Linda, Delores, and Gwen,
I am so sorry to hear about Irene. I do have fond memories of Irene and Winfred when we used to live on Park Ave. Later, I have great memories from when we visited Maw-maw Benson. You are so fortunate to have had her
Sincere Condolences To The Baxter Family,
May the prayers of friends and family comfort you and faith in God Almighty uphold you and loving cherish memories of Nina Baxter help to console your heart.
With Peace, Love and Comfort.
I will miss her she was a great friend , till we meet again . Romans 14:8
The Baxter family and the Cockman familt mingled on many levels. As children we went yo church snd sang in choir and went to school together. Our parents were friends and the loss of your precious Mother is felt deeply in our hearts also. We were inspired
When someone we love dies, it leaves a hole in our hearts. This sorrow was felt by Jesus, Mary and Martha when Lazarus their brother died. Jesus said to Martha: ‘I am the resurrection and the life, the one who exercises faith in me even though he dies, wi
I am sorry to read about your loss. What a privilege to have your mother live for 97 years. The Bible mentions that when one lives to 80 years, it is because they are especially strong. (Psalm 90:10) Take comfort in God’s promise to be reunited with your