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Amanda Baskins Obituary

Baskins, Amanda "Jane" of Chicago, IL, formerly of Charlotte, North Carolina, peacefully made her transition on Friday, October 13, 2006. Survivors: Former spouse, Dr. Lewis C. Baskins, four children, (Duane Mercer Baskins, Brian Scott Baskins, Kevin Eric Baskins (Kelly Norman Ellis), and Holly Janelle Baskins-Spears (Michael)), four grandchildren (Naomi Zora Baskins, Holly K. Spears, Savanna Spears, Michaela Spears), and innumerable other loving relatives and friends. Jane worked as a registered nurse at the University of Chicago Hospital's Lying-In for twenty-five years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Saint Germain Foundation. Dr. and Mrs. George and Norie Amoako are conducting her Ascension Ceremony. Ascension Service Saturday, October 28, 2006, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Leak & Sons Funeral Chapels, 18400 S. Pulaski Road, Country Club Hills, IL, 60478.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 27, 2006.

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Amanda Jane with her cousin Harold at a 2003 family reunion in Maryland

November 12, 2006

My mother on a Dahn Yoga trip to Sedona Arizona

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Amanda Jane is hanging with her girls at Good Samaritan Nursing School

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My mother in Jamaica in the late 70's

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Granny Jane with daughter in law Kelly and grand-daughter Naomi after ballet recital for Mothers Day 2006

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Amanda Jane showing off her Dahn Yoga skills at age 75

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Jane Still looking sharp at the age of 75

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Mom and Kevin @ Niagra Falls

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My mother in Toronto Canada on a trip with son Kevin in her hotel room

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George & Thomasina Mobley

October 28, 2006

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family

Nora Mobley Barnes

October 28, 2006

You are in our prayers

Jane Mobley Davis

October 28, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Willie Mobley

October 28, 2006

May God continue to bless and keep you.

AMANDA JANE & LEWIS

October 28, 2006

Zenovia Evans

October 27, 2006

Our condolences to the family of Amanda Jane Baskins

Harold Mobley

October 27, 2006

May God bless you all.
Cousins Harold & Ester Mobley

Don Mobley

October 27, 2006

May I extend my sympathy in the loss of your love one.

Helen "Pat" MobleyCooks

October 27, 2006

To the family of my cousin Amanda Baskin, may God continue to bless and keep you in His Care.

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