Sadie P

Baptiste

Obituary

Sadie P. Baptiste

August 2nd, 1926 ~ June 23rd, 2017

S adie P. Baptiste was born on August 2nd, 1926 to Frank and Mary Williams in Rocky Mountain, North Carolina. â She was educated through the local public-school system.â

A resident of Englewood, New Jersey for over ten years she is known for the several contributions she made to the community.â  She served as a Volunteer Worker at The Memorial House; she was responsible for the after-school programs for children of working parents; acted as liaison between parents and available community resources when indicated. Arranged holiday trips for approximately 110 community children, arranged special excursion trips both cultural and recreational including the Black Rodeo for children; represented The Memorial House at Board of Health meetings regarding the needs of the Black Community.â  She has served as field worker for Girl Scouts in Bergen County, her goal was to enroll as many children of color so they too could benefit for the scouting experience.â  She was a member of Health and Education Council, a member of The Child Coordinating committee and she helped organize Englewood Day Camp.

On February 10th, 1974, she was honored by the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club's Inc. Sadie was known for consistently performing at a level, over and beyond what was required of her.â  â â€œMother" as many called her would often be found in the Kindergarten class serving as class mother on any given day, always there to lend a hand.

â Sadie enjoyed taking long walks, loved gardening, being there for family and friends.â  â She was an avid reader who always began her day with her morning cigarette, cup of coffee and newspaper.â  Sadie always had a cleaver saying or two like "Go outside and breathe deep", "Let's go have some quiet time", "I'm not saying I did the best I could, but I did the best I knew how", and "Lord I stretch my hands to thee, there is no other help I know".

Sadie was a faithful member of Community Baptist Church for over fifty years; a hands-on worker and member of many church organizations such as Mother's Ministry.â  Again, if there was anything needed she was there to provide a helping hand or a loving word.

Sadie was employed by Bell Telephone in New York City, making the daily trip across the George Washington Bridge for many years.

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Sadie leaves to cherish her memories her four children William Alexander, Barbara, Brian Doss and Wanda Ann (Dwyane); Five Grandchildren Alexis, Shadeeka, Khalil, Christopher, and Xavier. Five Great Grandchildren Rusty, Dion, Von, Empress Ivy and Caiden; Great great granddaughter La-Von, A host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Matthew 25:21

H is lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.