Ina Marie Sanchez

Funeral services for Ina Marie (Baker) Sanchez, 52, of Tulsa, were held Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Sperry, OK. Reverend Andy Anquoe officiated. Casket bearers were Dallas Baker, Dakota Baker, Rion Tiger, Jerrold Johnson, Robert Islam, and Thomas Wiggs.

Ina was born May 1, 1962 in Tulsa, OK to Charles H. and Mildred I. (Martin) Baker. She passed away April 8, 2015 in Owasso, OK.

Ina, most often called Mom or Nana, was the example of selflessness, always taking care of everyone and never worrying about herself. Her world revolved around her kids and grandbabies. When she wasn’t playing with the kids she was in the kitchen cooking up amazing treats for anyone that may drop by. Her love for family extended beyond her own and into the community. She welcomed people in need, giving them food and shelter. Her love was contagious and still runs strong in everyone she touched. She always had a positive spirit; even when faced with tough times she persevered through and made the most of any situation. The highlight of Mom’s week was to watch her kids and grandkids in their extracurricular activities. Even when she wasn’t feeling her best she would make every effort to be with her family. Mom loved to dance and enjoyed music of all genres. Her favorite shows were daytime soap operas that she had watched since the beginning episodes; reality shows, especially singing contests; crime solving dramas and game shows. She was also very talented at horticulture, with a porch overflowing of greenery. Mom was never a spectator, she was involved in everything. No matter the occasion, from holidays to summer cookouts, Mom was the mastermind behind the project. She made sure everyone was where they needed to be and all necessities were taken care of. She leaves behind a family that has been blessed to know what true love is. We will miss her laugh, her company, and her embrace, but take comfort in her finding peace and cherish the memories we made in her short time on Earth.

She is survived by her husband, Manuel Enrique Sanchez Sr. of Tulsa; children, Kimberly Dawn Sanchez of Tulsa, Manuel Enrique Sanchez Jr. of Skiatook, Felipe Marcos Sanchez of Tulsa, and Jeremiah Ryan Sanchez of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Makayla Marie Sanchez of Tulsa, Natalia Rache’l Sanchez of Skiatook, Elisia Escalante Sanchez of Skiatook, Crew Thomas Collins of Tulsa, Manuel Mateo Sanchez of Skiatook, and Tatiana Dawn Collins of Tulsa; brothers, Joe Baker of Prue, and Jerry Baker of Tulsa; parents, Charles and Mildred Baker of Mannford; and many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Bud Henry Baker.