Mary Grace Baker
Mary Grace Baker came into our world on April 10, 2017, to Katie O’Neill Baker and Clarke Baker in Beaumont, and returned to heaven on July 4, 2025.
Mary Grace carried herself with a presence that will never be forgotten. When she would spot a teacher, friend, or their parents in the wild, those beautiful blonde curls would bounce towards you until she collided into you with a hug so grand it would nearly knock you over.
Demonstrating her incredible strength and enthusiasm, she considered it a personal challenge to see how hard she could squeeze and maybe even successfully lift you off the ground.
Mary Grace was born with an affinity for warming hearts and bringing joy to others. In the mad dash to make it to dance after school, she wouldn’t have even left the carpool line before she cracked some joke that elicited belly laughs so hard from her two friends that could only be stopped by rolling down the windows and belting a Disney ballad or a song made up by Mary Grace.
To say she lived big would be an understatement.
She learned to ski in Montana, hula in Hawaii, filled her dreams with becoming a Rockette in New York, became a self-proclaimed rock climber in Maine, discovered that “It’s a Small World” was her favorite ride at Disney World, and had countless trips to Crystal Beach and her cousin’s ranch in Marble Falls.
Between travels, she filled her days with dance, tennis, baseball, piano, and school/church. She wore a tutu just as well as she wore baseball pants. And sometimes even at the same time.
With five years at MWAD, a day never passed without her practicing the latest trick: a back-bend, a plié, and the ever-important jump back into “neat feet.”
She was thrilled to be an angel in the Beaumont Civic Ballet’s 2023 production of The Nutcracker, and was greatly anticipating her return to the Nutcracker. Though she fashioned herself a future ‘Clara,’ God knew she was meant to reprise her role as an angel.
She loved her extracurricular activities. But most importantly, she loved every friend there, so much so that she selected her activities to maximize the number of people she could see. Saturdays even entailed a sacred hour of extra playtime with her best friend of five years, JR Tortorice, under the guise of tennis lessons with Coach Scott.
When at home, Mary Grace enjoyed endless swimming and art time. If she ever suspected someone was feeling down, she would instantly craft a trinket to cheer you up. As a lover of rainbows, legos, tiny beads, and sequins were a natural medium for her elaborate creations, even at a young age.
Her school years began at Calder Baptist nursery, followed by three joyful years at Trinity Weekday Ministries, and four beautiful years at St. Anne Catholic School (SAS). She loved every single teacher who so generously poured into her.
Mary Grace was a brilliant student and managed to accomplish quite a bit in her academic career—even becoming principal (of the day) at SAS this year. Like a fairy godmother to her peers, she granted all 2nd graders a homework-free PJ day. Never one to discriminate, she mandated that Prek-4 (brother Jeb’s grade) and 5th grade (Aunt Emily is a 5th grade teacher) got extra recess time. She became a school-wide hero when she gave all students free popsicles.
However, the most fitting title she held at SAS was that of a proud recipient of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award. In May, she was acknowledged as one of only nine children in the school who demonstrate Catholic principles in and out of the classroom, hold a positive attitude towards others, excel scholastically, and serve others. In short, Mary Grace demonstrated outstanding faith through her behavior at school and all she encountered.
Parents Clarke and Katie ensured that faith remained a cornerstone of Mary Grace’s life, having been baptized at four months old by Deacon Randy Cashiola, with whom she has shared a very special relationship and loved dearly. She received her First Reconciliation. Then two weeks after her eighth birthday, she received her First Holy Communion at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church where she had once received the sacrament of baptism.
God and family were the true center of Mary Grace’s life. Her relationship with cousins, aunts, uncles, siblings, and grandparents ran deep.
Her cousin Molly will always be the older girl that Mary Grace wanted to be, while Will was the avenue for endless play. She took pride in playing big cousin to Sonny and Laurel and shared an especially close bond with Robby (aka “Baby Bubba”). Though nine months her junior, the two were often mistaken for twins. As such, they were thick as thieves. Eavesdropping on one of their conversations would guarantee a great laugh.
Besides Mom and Dad, she considered Nana (her maternal grandmother) to be her ultimate companion. To Mary Grace, special time with Nana meant trips to Dollar Tree, Nana-hosted playdates, countless sleepovers, and seeing her volunteer at Vacation Bible School and in the Atrium program at SAS.
To Mom and Dad, that special time meant more than the much-appreciated caregiving provided. It was a collection of moments when Nana intentionally instilled the love of the Lord in Mary Grace’s heart.
Her grandparents were grateful recipients of those famous hugs. She enjoyed golfing with PatPat, spa time with Shesha, and playing tickle monster with Popsie.
Most of all, Mary Grace adored her little brother Jeb. He was included in every activity and playdate. And like any good big sister, she never gave up insisting that he follow her rules. She loved her brother deeply and told her parents that she wanted to protect him as if he were her own son.
Among the many traditions in their home, perhaps the most lively activity at the Baker household was asking which team Mary Grace would pull for on college game day. A consummate Aggie (mainly guilt by association), her daddy always knew she had a sweet spot for her mom’s Longhorns.
Mom looked forward to seeing Mary Grace light up in August when she would have been invited to be a Queen’s Attendant at the 78th Neches River Festival, an honor she would have wholeheartedly cherished. Recently, she had taken up Mahjong like her mother, and the two were already planning an enchanting Mahjong-themed 9th birthday party for Mary Grace.
A testament to how much she loved her mother, she barred complaints when the family suited up in their matching Christmas PJs each year. She also gladly tolerated the carefully curated daily wardrobe that coordinated with Jeb’s.
Daddy enjoyed the special one-on-one time he got with his girl on the way to school each day. But the very best part of his day was watching the smile cross her face as they rounded the corner onto 13th Street and approached the grounds of her beloved school.
Mary Grace also cherished those special daddy-daughter moments. For five years, they would wake up together at sunrise on the first weekend of March. Holding hands as father-daughter and coach-player, they would make their way to the iconic Opening Day ceremony at West End Little League. It became her favorite day of the year, especially as her little brother, Jeb, began to join them.
Mary Grace possessed the wonderfully lighthearted silliness that we hope for all of our children. And even showed the maturity that we would hope for ourselves as adults.
Her love for family and friends was matchless. There was never a stranger she wouldn’t hug. There was never a classmate she wouldn’t protect. She embodied everything good in our world, and showed this goodness to anyone she interacted with.
Mary Grace will forever remain a light to our world.
Survivors include her parents, Katie and Clarke Baker; brother, John Edward “Jeb” Baker; grandparents, Darlene and Pat O’Neill and Alisha and Mike Baker, all of Beaumont; great-grandmother, Nancy Baker of Pineville, Louisiana; aunt, Molly O’Neill Jenkins and her husband, Bo (both Godparents), and their children, Robby, Sonny, and Laurel and uncle, Collin Baker and his wife, Kelly and their children, Molly and Will, all of Austin; aunt, Emily Baker of Beaumont; uncle, Clayton Baker of Mary Esther, Florida; aunt, Caroline Parker and her husband, James, of Houston; great-aunts and uncles, Martha and Hugh Hood of Waco, Julie and Chris O’Neill of Kingwood, Drs. Karen and Ed Collins of Beaumont, and Debbie and Jerry Minyard of Beaumont, Barbara and Mike Dove of Lumberton; and numerous cousins.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Beverly Collins Baker of Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Grace Baker Memorial Fund through The Foundation for Southeast Texas, 700 North Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701. On the memo line, please write “Mary Grace Baker Memorial Fund”.
A gathering of Mary Grace’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private family committal will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- July 11, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rosary
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- July 11, 2025
- 7:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- July 12, 2025
- 10:00 am
While I don’t know Mary Grace or her family, my heart breaks as I read this sad story and think of all the people who loved and worshipped this innocent soul. She deserved to live a long, full life, and I am personally touched by the fact that she loved baseball so much (I’m a Dodgers fan and have met one of the players :). May God bless you, Miss Baker, and all of your family and friends who love you, even high in the clouds where you are.
Sleep tight little one. You will live again in God’s Kingdom. God has promised and the Bible tells us that it will be so.
1 Corinthians 15:22 “For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”
Fly High with the Angels Sweetie…
So very sorry for your loss. Heartfelt prayers. Rest in peace little angel.
I don’t know if you’ll even read this, but if you do, please understand that Jesus was with Mary Grace when she passed. He was there holding her hand and guiding her up to Heaven. He opened the doors for her and welcomed her into his kingdom. She has begun a life up there now, she needs you to be strong here on Earth. The river of angels will never be the same, but Mary Grace’s memory in your minds will never change. May you find strength in your faith to get through this unimaginable tragedy. Your daughter is being mourned by the entire nation. God bless you, her and everyone else in this awful situation. Please stay strong.
My name is Daniel courmier and I live in vidor. I want to send you my deepest sorrow for loss of your daughter. She seemed full of life . May God get your family through this difficult time. May little rest in heaven
When I first saw Mary’s photo…something about her reminded me of my 7 year old daughter. I am so saddened for her parents,family and All who knew her. Gave me joy to read all about her here and learn how very special of a child she was. I know where she is and that it’s absolute paradise. I pray God’s comfort and peace would be with all who knew her.
Clarke, Katie and family — our prayers have been with you and we continue to pray for peace at the loss of Mary Grace. The Collins, Minyard and Baker family have been precious to us for many years. We are so sorry for your loss. She is in the Lord’s arms and I am also sure she is being well looked after by grandmother Beverly and great grandparents Ouida and Ed. 🙏🏻
I have just watched the lovely video of Mary Grace, and it caused me pain to think your family is suffering. The music and tribute to her were beautiful. I pray for her and all the little angels who lost their lives. ✝️ May God’s love, and that care and lifting of your church friends bring you peace. I am so sorry.
Although we never met Mary Grace, my boys attended Saint Anne’s School, and we know the love and sense of family that is shared there. All the pictures show Mary Grace as a beautiful girl who loves her family, church, and school. Our prayer for you is that God will send you comfort in this most difficult time, and that Mary Grace rests in the arms of angels.
My heart breaks for this precious angel and your beautiful, loving family. I always loved to sit near your family in church and watch those precious children grow with Jesus. Mary Grace always would ask her grandmother the most intimate questions about Christ and she always had just the right answer to make her eyes fill with wonder. May Jesus keep you all in his loving arms and heal your broken hearts. My prayers continue.
May she Rest In Peace.
My heart is broken for all of you but remains confident in her place among all the Saints and Angels we’ve all had to say farewell for now to.
Katie O and family, I pray for the day that memories of precious Mary Grace will bring a smile to your face and fill your heart with joy.
So very, very sorry for your loss. There are no words to express rhe sorrow we’re feeling. May God comfort you during this difficult time. 🙏
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time. May God his angel around you all and know that he is with you and your family.
Katie, Clarke, Jeb, all my thoughts, prayers and hugs continue to be with you through this journey. Katie, as my dear childhood friend, all I see is so much of you in Mary Grace. Beautiful, loving and loyal friend. May she rest in peace and may her legacy live on through you.
May flights of Angels sing her to her rest.
My heart is heavy hearing about your loss . Condolence to you and your family may God give you and your family strength, confont and a healing touch.
PRAYING 🙏🏽
The only word I have to say is: Jesus. God’s plans are difficult to understand but one of His greater plans for all mankind is Jesus. God always works in miraculous ways. I think of all Heaven’s angels and know Mary Grace is an angel who had a beautiful life and her eternal life will be lived with Jesus. She will forever watch over your family all the days of your lives.
Look up and you can see her shining so brightly. No more fear, no more pain and only Jesus. The peace that passeth understanding. You are loved by God – John 3:16 May God give you His strength and remember to look up tonight and every night and you will see the brightest star, Mary Grace.
I pray that Mary Grace sits on Our Blessed Mother’s lap, within her loving embrace. I pray that the Holy Mother’s prayers for your family provide comfort and hope.
On behalf of all of the Soberons,
Sending love,
Cathy
I pray that Mary Grace sits on Our Blessed Mother’s lap, within her loving embrace. I pray that the Holy Mother’s prayers for your family provide comfort and hope.
On behalf of all of the Soberons,
Sending love,
Cathy
Our deepest sympathy and prayers at such a tragic time, angel be with the peacefully with our Lord…
To the Baker family and friends, we are Beaumont natives we send our prayers and thoughts for you in this time of great sorrow. Keep heavens newest angel alive by all your great memories and joyful stories of her. May you be blessed today and always until you are joined again with Mary Grace. For now she is in the warm embrace of our Lord and Savior. With our deepest sympathy. Bruce and Denise. 💜🦋🎀
There are no words that will comfort you in this loss. Please know that so many are holding you, Katie and Clarke, with love and deep affection wishing you peace and comfort. I join my daughter-in- law, Natalie and my son Richard who are heartbroken for you and your family. May peace be with you.
My continuous prayers of comfort for
you and your family.
Stephanie Stephens, Beaumont United Cafeteria Staff.
I don’t know y’all but I just want the family to know that from the moment the first picture of the girls at the camp was posted God laid Mary Grace on my heart. I prayed for her without ceasing until she was found. I am now praying for Gods strength and comfort for all the family. I will take comfort knowing Mary Grace is in heaven and in assurance that some day I might meet her there. Until then she will be in my heart. May God bless and keep the family in this time of sadness. You are in my prayers.
Iam just a mom and a Nana and I don’t know your family but my heart hurts for all of you and you and your family are in my prayers and hope you find comfort in the good memories of your precious baby girl
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. I have had the pleasure of working with Mike Baker (grandfather) for many years and see his kindness and spirit in the wonderful descriptions of your baby girl. I wish you peace and am praying for you all.
Sharon Garner
Dear Baker Family
Please know that you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Such a beautiful tribute to your little angel!
To The Baker Family(Katie)…you all are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Love Tiffany Bridges BISD Child Dept
I don’t know your family personally, but my heart breaks for you. I have followed her since day 1. I have a great grand-daughter who fits MARY GRACE’S
charactertics. It is so amazing to have a child of that nature. We know WITHOUT
A DOUBT, THAT SHE IN GOD’S ARMS.
As a parent, my heart breaks for your family. May little MARY GRACE REST IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD. YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOIGHTS AND
PRAYERS. RIP SWEET ANGEL😇🙏🙏
Our deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of Mary Grace; May the memories you’ve shared, and the love the family have for each other lives on. We find comfort in knowing that our community lives have been enriched by having shared her talent and kindness to others.
You all do not know me, but as a mom who almost lost her child, I just had to offer my sincere condolences to you and your family. May peace be with you.
David and I are saddened to hear about the passing of this precious girl. Your families are in our prayers. Peace be with you.
My granddaughter, Molly, always called Mary Grace one of her best friends in Mrs. Jordan’s classroom at St. Anne. Throughout the year I discovered that so many other little girls also called Mary Grace their best friend. This was a testament to her kindness, her inclusiveness, and her fun personality, that she extended to everyone in the class. May your sweet memories and your faith in God’s promises comfort and strengthen you till you meet again.
Katie & Clark, I cant begin to imagine the sorry you feel. My heart breaks for you and im sending you all the love, compassion, peace and hope that I can send. I pray for your family as you navigate this tragedy and I think about you daily. Your daughter sounds like such a beautiful soul and she will be missed my many. Sending strength.
I know that my words can never assuage your grief. Please know that we grieve with you. Such a beautiful child, we know that she is with Christ. I pray that the love that is being shared with you can somehow bring comfort to you.
What a wonderful blessing Mary Grace was! God wanted a special angel in Heaven, so He called her home. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. God bless you all.
Clarke and family, there are no words that we can share to help at this time, but know that we have been praying for Mary Grace and your family through this tragic situation. We lift you up and pray that in the days ahead God continues to wrap his loving arms around each of you and grants you comfort and peace and strength to get through each day.
Our deepest sympathies,
Charles and Vicki Morgan
What a heartwarming and heartbreaking tribute to young beautiful girl taken so soon. May, she rest in peace.
The Cepeda Family
My name is Grace and I just wanted to say, from one “Grace” to another, I am so so so sorry that this happened to you, sweetheart. Mary Grace, you were and are so, so, so special. May God bless you always. I am praying for you all and your whole family & I will pray my own beloved rosaries in honor of you. God bless you, darling girl. Rest easy.
God bless you, your family and friends. I don’t know you or Mary Grace but I am heartbroken to hear of this tragedy . I can’t even imagine your loss and pain. I pray that her memory will help restore your lives and ease your heartbreak. She is an angel in heaven. Lillian Lombardo
Katie and Clarke,
What a beautiful tribute to your precious angel. Steve and I have been praying constantly for our special TX/OU daughter and her family, and will continue to do so. We hope you find solace and peace surrounded by the love and support of so many.
Chris and Steve Gonzales
May her soul rest in peace! May the angels welcome her into heaven ❤️
We don’t personally know this family, but we have been following the story on the flood since it happened. We have been praying a lot for her safe return and it grieves us so deeply to learn that she had passed. As a mother and father of three, we can’t imagine the hurt that your family is going through. We are so sorry and you have my whole families condolences. We will continue to pray for your family.
The Aggie family has been praying for and following Mary Grace’s story through her great uncle. I have a pink ribbon in my tree in her honor.
I cannot adequately express in words how very sorry I am for your loss. Mary Grace sounds like an amazing person who left a great impact on those who had the pleasure to be part of her short life. Heaven has gained a beloved angel. May God bless you and give you His peace.
Our deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of your sweet girl. May God wrap you in his arms and comfort you during this unimaginable time. Continued prayers for your family for strength.
Love,
Adam & Michelle Farnie and family
I do not personally know this family. However, I know what this family has meant to all of us here in Beaumont, Texas and our hearts are grieving with you during this time. On behalf of Redemption Church in downtown Beaumont, our hearts grieve with you, and we are praying for you and your family.
Tara Marshall
Clarke, I am so so sorry. My family and I had been praying for her safe return. We are now praying for peace for you and your wife and entire family. May God give you all super natural peace and strength that surpasses all understanding. Deepest condolences to your family.
Katie, Clark, Jeb, Darlene, Pat, Molly & Family, and the Baker Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your sweet, beautiful Mary Grace. We continue to pray for the Lord to wrap you in His loving arms and to be with you each day. Although it has been many years since we lived in Beaumont, and we have been far away, your family has always held a special place in our hearts and always will.
Mike and Jeanne DePasquale and Family
May the Lord give you comfort and peace in your hearts, our prayers are with you, family and friends, God bless you.
Cardell & Elly
I have been bathing you all in prayers and will continue to. Praying somehow in the midst of the unimaginable that you feel Gods presence, His love and His comfort like only He can. I’m truly so sorry.
I do not know your family, but I have been praying for you.. My deepest condolences. May the Lord give you comfort in this most difficult time.
I Thess. 4:13-18
Although we do not know your family personally, we have followed the unimaginable events of the 4th holding on to every hope that your precious Mary Grace would be found alive and well. Our hearts have been so heavy these past days awaiting news and we were saddened that things did not turn out as we all had hoped. We are told not to question God’s will and he surely has big plans for your angel. I feel when you look up at the sky at night that the brightest star you see will be your Mary. I pray God gives you the strength needed to get through the days ahead. Please know that my Momma heart hurts for you and will be thinking of you. We have a pink bow in honor of her in our front yard. God bless you all.
Dear Bakers,
There are simply no words that can ease the pain of losing your beautiful daughter. I cannot imagine the depth of your sorrow, but please know that my heart is with you.
Even though I never met Mary Grace, it sounds as though she made quite an impact in her short time on earth that most could only hope to make in a lifetime. I hope you can find comfort in the memories you shared, the love that will always remain, and the strength of those who care deeply for you.
My Deepest Sympathies,
Trina West-(Richard and Elf Scheer’s daughter)
So very sorry for your loss!!! Please reach out if your family needs anything..
To the Baker Family:
My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Although I did not know Mary Grace, I can see from the outpouring of support just how special and loving she was. Rest easy sweet angel.
Best,
The Jarrell Family
So sorry for your loss. I do not know you but I have been following this heart breaking story from when it first occurred. I have prayed for the safe return of all affected. Just as I know so many millions of people have. My friends in Sri Lanka have even heard of this tragedy and been praying. Sending hugs and prayers as you continue on this journey to figure out a new normal with out your little girl. She sounded like she was an amazing person. And that goes to awesome parenting. May God Bless Each and Every one of you.
The 5pm Saturday mass will have a deep hole without seeing your little girl next to you. She had (speaking of her in the past tense is unfathomable) a spark that made anyone who saw her on the way out smile to themselves. May God be with you and yours in this trying time.
I am incredibly sorry for your loss. Praying for peace during this unbearable time. I am weeping with you.
To the family of Mary Grace
I do not know u or Mary Grace. That is such a beautiful young lady. I am living through the floods in Kerrville myself. Please remember God has Mary Grace sitting with him with all her cabin mates that were lost. May you find peace that she is watching over you from above..a friend in Christ erin
Prayers of peace and comfort for you all.
Sending love and prayers in the loss of your precious girl.
May the peace of Christ be with you all now and always.
Mary Grace is a beautiful angel in the arms of Jesus.
Emily and Marena Wickler
Here for you. 10KJ.
I don’t know this family, I’m just writing so you know that you are in my prayers. I ask God Almighty to help you in this sad journey. It is not and will not be easy, but God will give you comfort and will give you the best way to heal this loss. I’m so sorry, it’s truly horrible, all of this to your little daughter, may God have her in his glory… I’m so sorry, so sorry 😔… Peace to the soul of this beautiful little a🎀
Sorry for your loss my condolences too all tha family she’s God’s angel and she’s going too watch over you now rest in peace little angel
Sorry for your loss my condolences too all tha family she’s God’s angel and she’s going too watch over you now rest in peace little angel
Grieving the loss of Mary Grace with you. Incredibly heart breaking.
You do not know me, but words can never express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful, precious child. My heart breaks for you. Please know of my prayers for your family at this time. From the very bottom of my heart, I am so terribly sorry..
Dear Baker and O’Neill Families,
Please accept my deepest condolences and prayers. Mary Grace lived fully and joyfully on this earth and brought such joy to many. May perpetual light shine upon her.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Kevin L. Badeaux
Isaiah 57:1 The righteous perish,
and no one takes it to heart;
the devout are taken away,
and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
to be spared from evil.
Isaiah 57:2 Those who walk uprightly
enter into peace;
they find rest as they lie in death.
I am deeply sorry for the pain you are experiencing. Please know that we are sending prayers and our deepest condolences and praying for God’s strength upon you! Mary Grace will always be in your hearts! She is your guardian angel 🕊 in heaven! May God continue to give you strength, In Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen 🙏🏿 Kenneth and Michelle Eaglin
You don’t know me but I just want to tell you that she has touched so many hearts of hundreds probably thousands of people that she never met! Mary Grace Baker will be a name that our Beaumont community will never forget and that beautiful face we’ll always remember! She has brought a community together in prayer, she has motivated us to show solidarity look at all the pink bows on our trees and doors (your girl did that!) she has made all of us better and brought us closer to God as a community and that mom and dad that is something to be so proud of & I know our Heavenly Father is so proud of His girl too and He is holding her tight! Mary Grace Baker pray for us and May the peace and comfort of Our Lord be with you (parents & family)
May our Lord Jesus comfort you and our Mother Mary wrap you close in her mantle.
Mary Grace can add another tribute to her legacy as she is responsible for more people praying in the past days than sadly, most many other days . A blessing to have known her presence. 💕
May God grant the Bakers strength and courage as you all prepare to do the unimaginable. There are not enough words for me to say just how sorry I am that this happened to your sweet girl.
Dear Ms. O’Neill, Katie, and all of the family,
Dohn and I are so sorry for your loss. We were unaware of all the connections your family has that we know. Our hearts are hurting with you and praying for you .
With deepest sympathy,
Dohn and Angie LaBiche (ael)
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of precious Mary Grace. I remember always monogramming her precious little outfits and so excited to see her in them in all of your photos. You could just tell by her sweet smile she radiated love and light. Praying daily for strength and peace for your entire family.
With love, Ally Wade
Katie, Clarke, Jeb and Family
Words can not even begin to express the sorrow you must feel now! Our hearts and prayers go out to you! Please know we will continue to pray for your strength!
Katie,
What a beautiful tribute to Mary Grace, and a testament to the home filled with faith, love, and joy that you and Clarke provided her. Thinking of you and your family.
There are no words for your unimaginable loss. Just know, we are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
My most sincere thoughts and condolences for the loss of your precious girl. May the Lord bless you, and keep you, and cause his face to shine upon you. I pray for God to wrap you in his ever loving arms.
Hugs and prayers,
Kaitlyn Kilmer
Dear Eddie and Family,
I am so very sorry you have experienced this terrible tragedy. You are in my constant prayers.
Christine Sanders Juckett
I don’t know Mary Grace don’t know her family but my sincere condolences and prayers goes out to the entire family of this BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL MARY GRACE RIP Angel 🙏 ❤️ 🙏
There are no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your precious Mary Grace. Know that my love and prayers are with all of you!
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Grace is in a much better place. She will be greatly missed by everyone.
Clarke, Katie & Family,
We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. We have been praying for the Baker and Collins families, as well as all who knew and loved this sweet girl, and will continue praying for you all as you navigate without your baby. Mary Grace is a beautiful soul and she is lighting up heaven with that perfect smile. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. We love yall.
Lauren Little & Dr. Collins office staff
Katie, Clarke, Aunt Darlene and Uncle Pat. I have no words other than I love you all and I am praying for peace for you during this unimaginable time.
I do not have the correct words to say at this moment. All I can think is she is in the arms of God and she is also in the arms of her Grandma Beverly. God knows I have prayed since I heard of this tragedy. I will continue to pray for God to keep you at this time.
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. Philippians 4:7 Praying constantly for your family. I cannot express in words how sorry I am for your loss.
My deepest condolences for all that loved and that Mary Grace loved…“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
Sending my love and continued prayers.
Alisha..big hugs from Denison, Texas.
I never had the opportunity to meet Mary Grace but I have heard so much about her over the years from my sweet friend, her Aunt Barbara! Reading these beautiful words painted the perfect picture of her life and I could picture her precious smile and bouncing curls!! There are no words that I can say to comfort you during this unimaginable time but I know God has carried her through the gates of his kingdom and I pray that he carries each of you from day to day as you learn to cope and hopefully allow your hearts to heal. Sending much love to your entire family and continued prayers!
We want to let your family know that we are praying for you all everyday. We hope that you can find some peace knowing that Mary Grace is with the Lord and at peace. Hoping that your faith, love, strength and the wonderful memories of Mary Grace will help you get through this time. We are in the Saturday night Choir, and always loved seeing Mary Grace at Saturday Mass with her beautiful smile and all of her family around her.
May God bless you all during this time of grieving. Noel & Mary Pam
Condolences for your family from our little family. No parents should ever have to lose a child and this was beyond anything we could comprehend. I’m from back there throughout Central Texas. I grew up there so I know how these floods were but nobody ever would’ve thought of hearing it happen like this. Even with the ones that we went through, we never had this kind of devastation. My heart hurts for y’all and I pray so very hard for all of you guys and for the others who are affected. May God bring you guys some peace and comfort.
I have no words to describe just how sorry I am that your family is having to lay to rest your beautiful angel Mary Grace. Her name describes her perfectly. Without a doubt, I know she is with Jesus in heaven. My prayers go to the family, for strength and peace, may your faith help you through this tragedy.
Though I do not know the family personally, we do share our parish as a place of worship. I pray that Jesus comforts your family greatly as you grieve the loss of this beautiful young lady. Find comfort in knowing that you will be reunited with her one day down the road., and how wonderful that will be.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in this most grievous of losses. Many, many are thinking of you, praying for you, mourning with you.
My heart is breaking for your precious family. There are just no words. You are in my prayers daily. Rest in peace sweet girl🙏🏻🩷
Katie, Clark and Jeb
Darlene and Hubby
Barbara and Mike
Words escape me. Mary Grace left an lasting impression on me reminded myself of being 8 years old. All of you are our Church Family and it hurts. We love all of you so much. We are here for you.
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your precious girl.
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for the loss of MG. Prayers for this sweet family. 🙏🏻
Our hearts break for your family. Please know that y’all are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Josh, Sarah, and your Bill Clark Pest Control family.
My husband and I am so sorry for such a devastating loss! Praying for God’s comfort and guidance for all those who knew and treasured Mary Grace in this life! May you always feel the love she had for all!
Our hearts break for your family. Please know that y’all are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Josh, Sarah, and your Bill Clark Pest Control family.
My deepest and sincerest condolences. Clarke, it has been awhile my friend, but just know my family and I are thinking of you guys and sending you all the love we can. God bless.
Words cannot express the heartbreak that we feel for you all. Mary Grace was such a sweet little girl whose smile could light up a room. Our love, thoughts & prayers are with you all during this time.
Tina & Abriana Cooper
May God be with you this day and throughout days to come. May you find the Peace of God that surpasses all understanding.
Love you, Charlotte Thomas, BISD Child Nutrition (Beaumont United H.S.)
May beautiful memories bring you comfort now and always.
Although I did not know your family, my heart is broken for you. As a mother and grandmother it is unimaginable the pain you must be feeling. I will definitely keep you and your family in my prayers daily. God bless you and may you find comfort knowing that you will see her again. 🙏🙏❤️
Our deepest sympathy to all the family of Mary Grace.
May God grant you peace while Mary Grace rests in the arms of the angels.
To the family, we do not you personally, but we want to send our love and prayers to you and your family. Our hearts are so heavy and there are no words other than we carry faith and hope and the love of God. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Grace rest in God’s Love.
Katie, Clark, and family – We are praying for you and your precious family. Our hearts are breaking at the loss of your precious little girl, Mary Grace. I know that Jesus is holding your precious child in his arms at this very moment. Praying God’s love, comfort, and strength for the coming days. May God grant you peace now and always.
The Rollins, Concetta and Malcolm
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy and know that your family is in my prayers.
Mike, Clarke, Katie and Family,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your precious Mary Grace. I pray for you during this most difficult journey of grief and hope that you find solace in the memories you have with her during her too brief time on this earth. God be with you all and bless you.
My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
He is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
Psalms 62:1
IMAGINE
Stepping onto a shore and finding it heaven
IMAGINE
taking hold of a hand and finding it God’s hand
IMAGINE
breathing new air and finding it celestial air
IMAGINE
feeling invigorated and finding it immortality
IMAGINE
passing from storm & tempest to an unknown calm
IMAGINE
walking and finding it home (author unknown)
Our heart hurts for the Baker family and all that knew and loved her, may her sweet soul rest in peace. Susie, Wayne, Amanda and Casey.
As a friend once told me, there are widows and widowers and there are orphans. But there are simply no words for parents who have lost their children. Grief comes now, but grief can also come in waves as mighty as the flood months or years down the road. May God hold you in the palm of his hand. He is always there with you even when the days seem very dark. He will give you light.
My Friend Darlene, Katie & Clark…God understands the ache of losing a child. He gave His only son, not because it made sense, but because it was part of a greater redemption. That same God holds the soul of little Mary Grace lost in this horrible tragedy. He holds us too. No words can really help in this tragedy but know my heart is broken in a million pieces loosing your sweet little Mary Grace. 💔 many prayers in the days ahead for you all. ❤️ Love you all Sandi
May the love of family and friends give you comfort.
May the love of God give you peace.
Toye Babb
Grant Blankenship
Sending our deepest condolences to the family from Fort Worth, Texas..Asking our Lord to bring you comfort & strength as you mourn your beautiful daughter..May she rest in eternal peace in Heaven with Jesus..God bless you..
Words cannot express the sadness my heart feels . May GOD grant peace to this precious child’s family.
A parent’s love is timeless, as that of a child. Mary Grace’s love is still ever-present and will always be in your hearts. Mary Grace and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
The Valencia Family,
Beke Valencia , Michael, Blythe, Trouper & Marley Reich, Blayde Valencia & Zoe Slusher
Lord, please hear our prayers for this precious one and her family. I
Know she is safe now in your arms! Please help her family with your love and peace now and in the time to come.
We have no words adequate to express the sorrow we feel for all of you. We do send our love and prayers daily for all of you. Love is eternal. May your faith, your beautiful memories of Mary Grace, the love you shared and the strength of family bring some solace to you during your time of loss and grieving. Dennis & Jay