✨✨Dearest Mommy ✨✨as I walk through our house I still feel the love and warmth of your beautifulness. I miss you walking around here with me following me from room to room. All you did everyday was offer to help me no matter what I was doing. Lord knows I miss you so much ✨Mommy. I know it may sound strange but I feel so less significant. I'm not as important. Because I cannot show u things now. Or get your opinion or you tell me what u think of this or that. I'm so ordinary now. I don't like to feel this way but I do. I miss you so Mom. The void in my heart is deep like the grand canyon. The love tho is overwhelming. ✨Each day I base my thoughts on how you would do this or that. That is a good feeling. And I know your my guardian angel. You were my angel here in person and now your sweet spirit✨ follows me everywhere. I love you. And thank GOD for you Mommy.✨

Good Morning, granny I’m thinking about you... wish you were here.. love you so much. Miss your smile and your laugh... xoxoxo

Good morning my sweetie pie...
I love you

I miss you....

Oh god I miss you so much

✨My loving wonderful blossom of a Mother. Darling of my heart I feel your loving spirit ✨all around me. You are my guiding light of ✨peace and courage.✨ You live in my heart and soul. Everything you ever taught me is locked in. Your words of wisdom✨ and unconditional love. Im not worried Mommy I know your in Abraham Bosom✨ Sweet Mother of mine. Please come to me in my dreams I will be looking for you ✨Mommy. I will continue to thank ✨GOD for you. ✨Mother Dear.✨ All my love your daughter Ronetta.

Good morning my lovely granny,
Today is my first day of work... I wanted to see your face .. I know you would be so proud of me. I love you now and forever. I miss you so much . I have not been able to process me not seeing your face on this earth again. I still feel like I am dreaming. I better stop now before my face looks a mess for work.. love you please take care of me today... love you granny

Mommy. Words can’t explain how I feel this morning. My heart is heavy but at the same time it’s full of joy for.You had such an amazing home coming yesterday with all our family and friends there. You are the most remarkable...caring... loving... unselfish... nourishing....loving person I have ever met in my life. And you’re my mom. I just thank God for allowing me to have such a beautiful mom like you for so many years. God prepared special place for you years ago when you gave yourself to him as a child. Now he’s called you home to enjoy it.  I said YOU ARE because your spirit lives forever inside of me. That will never go away. You are always with me. Always have been. Always will be. And Daddy to. Thank you Mommy.

I love this morning and every morning after this granny... I miss your smile . Today is the day I would normally come see you.. but now it is not in flesh but through the spirit.. love you
Butterfly

Coco's was my idea of a good time on a Saturday night in the 90s! I thought I was so sophisticated when the waitress would ask "soup or salad", and- child that I was- would respond "of course I want a SUPER salad!"

You and Grandmommy got a laugh of that. The two of you would talk as you did, gingerly with each other, loaded with affection and laughs and knowing glances that needed no words to explain. And I would color, even though I hated coloring, and just be content that I was in the presence of you both. And then, of course, there was the post dinner shopping excursions to Robinson's May. Again, I hated shopping, (and staying at the mall until the clerk over head announced "shoppers, we are closing in 10 minutes"). But again, I loved being in the presence of you both.

Being in your presence, Aunt Mac. Everyone has commented on your style, your grace, and your excellent taste. And indeed too, your ambition, and hustle, and acumen as a businesswoman. Yes, these things are all true and you shared them with all of us and certainly impressed them on me for as far back as I can remember.

But what's more to me is how you showed up in the ways you loved. Those trips to Cocos and the mall and all that wasn't about good food and nice things- it was about showing how adult siblings show up for each other, prioritize one another, and be each other's friends. The very fact that nearly every family event happened at your home church again shows how open you were to being a stall worth support for our family.

Having you there at some of the highest, proudest moments of my life have truly been special. And a gift I'm so grateful to God for is having had the chance to interview you and get even just a sliver of the magnificent life you've led. Oh, how I will I could hear more! You are a storied woman! A legendary lady. Regal in every capacity. The way you told and retold the tale of you, Uncle George, a Tom Collins and..."well, the rest is history" as you said. Pure gold.

I am sad, Auntie, that you are gone. I am afraid of thinking about a world where you and all these titans of my childhood- these Kimble Warriors- are but memories shared in our collective psyche. But I know we hold you in our hearts. I know your ways permeate in all of ours. I am thankful to you. Grateful for you. And love you beyond. I know your children, and grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren will be well. Because you are with them, lo until the end of days.

You are with us all. And we could not ask for a better piece of comfort.

Hello my name is Steven K Neal and I am a neighbor to the Baxter family. I was able to see Mrs. Baxter as a wife to her husband a mother to her children a dedicated business woman and grandmother to her grandchildren and a True Friend to me.. My condolences to the family.

Greetings Auntie,
As I reflect on our time together I simply count it as “joy”.
I think that our moments we shared were like diamonds in the rough. You had to polish me, lol.
I am incredibly grateful for how you poured into me and my brothers and I pray that you always knew how thankful we were. Too me you’re like the dew in the morning, so calm and gentle.
Never bothered and never rough. If I am even a quarter of the mother, wife, and women as you, then, God has truly reigned a special blessing upon me.
I’ll think of you often and I will continue to work hard to keep your sprit of gentleness within me.
Don’t worry about a thing pretty momma, (SW) because I’ll be standing on the sidelines holding my sister Ronetta up, helping her to be strong. However, strength is in her DNA because of you. Thank you and much LOVE .
Kidd’s baby girl,
Robin Gail

To my beautiful, snazzy, sweet, loving, always smiling Aunt Maxine ,I’m going to miss you!!! You were a pillar of style and grace. When I was a little girl you introduced me to Downtown Los Angeles!!  Eviepooh(Evelyn) , Nathala and I would accompany you on wonderful shopping adventures!! You introduced us to the dressmaker!! All my dresses were custom made!!! I loved our trips to the dressmaker followed by lunch at the Plum Tree or Cliftons restaurant. You taught me how to fine dine at a very young age!! I absolutely loved that view from your living room. As a little girl ,it was always a treat to stare out of that beautiful window in the living room, watching the sunset was the most beautiful sight to see. Watching the city change from day to night is one of the many reasons I loved coming to your house. It was So Mesmerizing!! You were always so loving and welcoming to me. Thank you for my wedding China!! Auntie you were truly a trailblazer! You inspired me to be an entrepreneur . I love love love you!! Rest In Peace Auntie

Dear Aunt Maxine, you meant the world to me. Even though there were times when we couldn’t be together. I always felt that bond between us. Those late nights when you would call to speak to mommy and she would be sleep. We would talk for hours about everything. I will always remember all the good advice about life you gave me or just something funny we shared. You added so much to my life by being my aunt. I will always love you for it. He fills my life with good things. Psalm 103:5                                 Ps We love to go shopping together but I would have to keep up with you.

My Dearest Auntie Mac. It's no secret that ALL of My Aunties are Phenomenal and are Trailblazers. Setting standards, breaking barriers and paving the way for all of us; But you my dear are the one who stole my heart and I yours. You and Uncle George took me in and showed me something I've never seen or experienced before and it was from those experiences that I am the Woman that I am today. I remember the countless times that you would picked me on the weekends, take me to your home and we would shop and eat chinese food. I also remember the countless times that you tried to steal me and Mommy would call you and say "Mac, you can't have my Michelle bring her back home now". When Larry and I got married we rented one of your apartments and there were times when you wouldn't even charge us rent, which allowed us to save our money to purchase our 1st home. You and Uncle George believed in us and we'll never ever forget that. You both were "Some Kind Of Wonderful' and I will forever keep you in my heart. This is NOT Goodbye Auntie, but SEE YA LATER! Rest Well,
Love,
Your Shell

U will b missed more than u know. Our late telephone calls
at night.. what the family was doing. You were such a good person. Always concern about everyone. I'll also,miss your Christmas fruit cake. Just so so good. RIP. I love u.

Auntie I will truly miss your style your flare for fashion.That’s definitely what we would talk about your love ❤️ for your family was unconditional I’m going to miss calling the house RIH!

Love
Kimmie

My Dearest Aunt Maxine, I’m going to miss your spirit and how much you loved your family. I will forever be thankful for the drives you took to check on my parents and also when you came to Vegas right after my mothers passing to make sure we were ok. I will miss the Christmas gifts and all the little “just because gifts”. I always enjoyed when butterfly did my hair at your house instead of the shop or her house because we had the opportunity to watch movies, eat good and listen to you talk about the family; Little did you know how comforting it was being around you; it was like being around my dad and you never failed to share a new story about him.
You were always so kind and welcoming to me and I just knew you loved me. I knew you loved your family. Being around my family; especially my aunts and uncles is always so refreshing because it reminds me of being around my parents. It saddens me that we had to lose another piece to my puzzle and I regret not thanking you enough. I’ve had this picture of you in my phone and it was from Thanksgiving at Aunt Bobbie’s house when I was trying to master my turkey recipe. I was walking around the house in sweats and the moment I seen how pretty you looked I ran in the room and tried to doll myself up. There was no way I was going to let you see me looking a mess. I’m glad I took a picture of you that day because it’s a reminder of how graceful you were and will always be in my mind. Love you Always Aunt Maxine

Grandma,
You are such a beautiful woman who radiates love and compassion unlike any other. I always remember as a child when I looked up at you, holding your hand and thinking " I want to be that graceful and happy all the time like you. The way you are so present in the moment, calm in the storm, and content just being at home with family, I want to do that too. I want to cook like that feed my soul and all of those around me just like you." Generous, patient, compassionate, there aren't enough words I can think of to describe you. I will always hold you so close to my heart. Thank you for always believe in me and cheering me on. We know are you with the highest high so you enjoy, have peace, and rest easy because you have set us up here on earth with a shining example of what God's love looks like.
I love you forever through space and time Grandma,
-Ralphie
(Raphaela Varella)

To My Loving Aunt,
My heart is heavy with your physical body gone but my heart also knows your with God and Uncle George, along with the rest of the family.
Your love for God was so strong, I know your shouting joy you made it to the mansion in the kingdom of Heaven.
I will miss you saying "Hon".
We've had so many great times at family events, the many casino trips and so on.
Even the last time we saw each other when you said "My Shannon" , I knew I hadn't been forgotten.
All the Sunday dinner's with you and Mom talking about moments in Arkansas are precious.
You've lived a full life and did a great job. You"ve left an imprint that will never be forgotten.
I'm so happy to be your nephew and you my Aunt.
I will always love you.
You will never be forgotten.
This is not good bye but just see you later.
Love you always your nephew Shannon

Words fully cannot express what my heart feels in the love and admiration of a queen-jewel being Mrs. Maxine Baxter. She will forever be in my heart and her kindness, unselfishness, and caring ways in giving to others what God abundantly blessed her to have and to share will never be forgotten and appreciated. She was the most excellent home cook I have ever known, and her joy was to feed folks. You never left her home hungry when visiting "The Baxter Home". I love you Mrs. Baxter, and may your memory live in our hearts as you finally rest in the loving care of God's embrace.❤

To my Granny,
I love you, I love everything about you. You are my beautiful angel. Every time I look at your face I see a real beauty. I recall on many occasions I would sit and admire how beautiful your face is. You are my sunshine and always will be. You helped raise me and made me feel so loved. You made sure I did not want for anything. It is incredible how a person can be so selfless. You always put others’ needs before your own. Granny, the only words I can describe for how I feel are confused and broken. I just don’t understand why it was so soon granny. We were not finished yet. You were always so healthy and robust. We prayed for your healing every day, but you were still called home. After a while, my prayer changed, and I prayed that your room would be filled with angelic angels that sang to you day and night nonstop. I prayed that the holy spirit would comfort you. I prayed that our father would whisper in your ear and let you know that everything was going to be ok. Even though you were alone, you were not alone in spirit. Your family was thinking and praying for you around the clock. I never imagined that when I left you at the hospital, that would be the last time, I would see my beautiful granny. I can sit and daydream for days about all the fun we had through the years. All the traveling, the good meals, shopping sprees, fun family times. I was so blessed to have a grandmother like you. A grandmother that I could call my own. You are so special to me. You are my sunshine, my star, my rock, and now you are my guardian angel. I adore you now and forever... Butterfly

To my loving granny,
I adore you and always will.. you are my angel. I miss your smile and laughter. ❤️❤️ To anyone reading this my granny is the best.. she was perfect in every way. She sacrificed for us all and helped us all to succeed. I learned so much from her. She is my rock and my heart outside my body.. I love you so much..
Butterfly

When a Star falls, I shall wish for you.
When the moon is new, I shall wish for you.
When a bird looks into my window, when a leaf falls before me,
When I find a fern in flower-
I shall wish for you.
Mother, I wish for you.