Jolita M. Baker 1979-2022

She was born March 13, 1979, to Jose’ L. Monserrat and Venus Q. “Squeaky” Mabone-Monserrat, in Mount Holly, N.J.

Chule’ accepted the Lord at an early age at Peoples Chapel Ministries. Before making her home in Columbus, she was a member of the Gospel Temple Baptist Church, where she was the van driver and worked in the kitchen ministry.

She attended East High School and Eastern Gateway Community College.

She was employed for a number of years by Krispy Kreme Donuts and Hot Chicken Takeover as a manager in Columbus. Chule’ loved her family and caring for her children. She was an avid bingo player and loved singing, cooking and hairstyling. Chule’ was a big Whitney Houston fan. She was selfless and always put others before herself.

Chule’ leaves to cherish her life, her husband, John Baker, whom she married May 28, 2012; her children, Jayln Monserrat, Bre’Yaira Monserrat, Kelvin W. “K-Dub” Monserrat, Shazi Williams, Jasmine Baker, Jordan Baker, Jolita Baker, Johnathan Baker and Jadah Baker; siblings, Tamra (Tank) Mabone, Jiaro Monserrat, Jose’ Monserrat and Derrick Monserrat; aunts, Cynthia D. Mabone, Carmen Rivera and Aurera Melendez; her great-aunt, Evelyn (Owe) Hammond; uncle, Jose’ A. Cabossa; and a host of cousins, extended family and friends.

At heaven’s gates she will greeted by her parents, maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents and an uncle, William Hammond.

Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, April 29, 2022, at Gospel Temple Baptist Church in Campbell. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the church.

Please remember to wear your mask over your mouth and nose when entering the church.

F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home was given the honor to serve the family at his time of bereavement.

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