It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Cecile Baptiste of Gray, Louisiana, who passed away on July 6, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Cecile Baptiste to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Elvin Wesley and Winnie Kirtman Wesley; and her siblings, Elvin, Jr., Lloyd, Leonard, Sr., William Wesley, Sr. and Betty Sims.

She is survived by : her husband Donald Baptiste, Sr.; her children, Donald Baptiste, Jr. (Gloria), Darlene Sargent (Lloyd), Desiree and Terri Lynn Baptiste; and her siblings, Nolan Wesley, Sr. (Mary), Rose McGuin, Annette Howard (Samuel), Ida Frye (Carl) and Janis Wesley. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren.

A public viewing will be conducted from 9:00 a. m. until funeral time at 11:00 a. m. on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 3076 W. Main Street in Gray, LA. (All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing.).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jones Funeral Home