Mrs. Daisy Baxter

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." - Psalm 23:6 Mrs. Daisy Baxter entered her heavenly home on July 26, 2023. The life of Mrs. Daisy Baxter will be celebrated on Thursday, August 3, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, 3826 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, Texas 77004. Visitation will be prior to service, 10:00 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. Livestream access to her service: https://m.youtube.com/live/KrtpoA5GFYI?feature=share - - - Daisy Mae Baxter, graced the grand stage of life on November 17, 1933, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was the cherished and only child born to George Thomas, Sr. and Vivian Ray (Grisby). The family later relocated to Arkansas, and eventually settled in Houston, Texas. Daisy attended Phyllis Wheatley High School where destiny allowed her to meet the love of her life and soul mate, Mr. Leo Baxter, Sr. Together, they were blessed with the joy of matrimony and parenthood, welcoming and raising five beautiful children. Daisy pursued a passion for nursing at Texas Women’s University. Her commitment to educational excellence led her to Prairie View A & M University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree. Thereafter, she began shaping young minds by teaching science at Francis Scott Key Junior High School, in the Houston Independent School District. She later worked in Community Services, providing instruction to children in hospitals, and to those who could not attend school in a traditional setting. After thirty-three years of service, Mrs. Daisy Baxter concluded her illustrious career as an outstanding educator. Daisy was known for her social activism during the civil rights era. She participated in demonstrations and played a significant role in the integration of Poe Elementary School alongside the renowned Rev. Bill Lawson. Her civic engagement included memberships in: Iota Phi Lamda, Tots and Teens, and the esteemed Smart Set. Devoted to her faith and love of Christ, her dedication to New Zion Temple Church, remained unwavering for over 75 years. She was a missionary and an active member of the Eastern Star within the Masonic Temple. In her golden years, Daisy continued to lead a purposeful and fulfilled life. Affectionately known as "Honey", her greatest joy was found in caring for her beloved grandchildren. Our beautiful Daisy peacefully departed this world on July 26, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, three brothers, one sister, her cherished husband Leo, Sr., and three beloved sons, Michael, Bobby, and Leo Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory: two children: Dwight Baxter, Nicole Thierry, loving son in law Mark Thierry; four cherished grandchildren: Adrian Baxter along with his loving wife Michelle Baxter, Alura Baxter, Noah Thierry, and Shelby Thierry; three great-grandchildren: Addison Baxter, Ezekiel Desir, Phareal Desir; a very special nephew, Terrance Grisby, loving nieces: D’Andrea Boone, and LaShawn Grisby, her sister in law, Mary Baxter Simpkins, her dear “co-grandparent”, Mrs. Joyce Thierry, honorary daughter, Shawn Thierry, honorary granddaughter, Klaire Thierry, and a host of “play daughters”, loving relatives, and treasured friends. Daisy Baxter’s extraordinary life left an indelible mark on this world. Her legacy and beautiful spirit will remain etched in our hearts forever.

Mrs. Daisy Baxter

November 17, 1933 - July 26, 2023