Baretta Evonna Mercer

Baretta E. Mercer, daughter of the late Helen M. Gales and the late Ernest Gales, was born on April 13, 1955. She was called to God’s Kingdom suddenly on August 25, 2012. Baretta E. Mercer graduated from Frederick Douglas Senior High School and the Ron Thomas Hair School. She later on was certified as a Nursing Assistant. At an early age she gave her life to Christ. Baretta had a passion for singing, she started singing at the age of ten years old. Her first audience was in church. She had a voice that would take your breath away. Since Baretta was such a perfectionist, in everything she put effort into, she became a Senior Cosmetologist Instructor. This led her to managing and teaching inside of her own hair salon, Baretta’s Unisex Hair Salon. She began singing professionally in her early twenties and became the lead singer for the group M.D.F. which was the start to her stardom. In following her dreams to become successful, she sang her way to the top; selling out seats at huge events and touring all across the East Coast. If you heard her voice, you would not forget her. Her passion for singing was great, for the last eight years Baretta was a lead singer for The Rolex Band, the best band in Baltimore City. The Rolex Band is rated #1 in wedding bands on the Martha Stewart’s website. No matter, rain – hail- snow, she was coming to blow. If she felt a little sick, she would stand up tall and sing and dance until the lights clicked. Baretta never missed a show. She was a dancing machine and the life of every party. Baretta was very energetic, her beautiful smile would light up any room she entered. She was the best sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother ever made. She was our backbone, and could be depended upon for any reason. She never said, “No”. She was so caring and kind to everyone. She always helped out, and sacrificed herself no matter what circumstances. She was married to Robert Mercer, with whom she remained great friends. Baretta leaves to carry out her legacy: son, Robert Donaldson; daughter, Penny Donaldson; two step-children, Bubsy and Boobie; two brothers, Ernest Gales, Jr. And Kevin Gales; two sisters, Alice Walker and Brenda gales; four half brothers and sisters, Kenda, Crystal, Terrance and Kurt; sister-in-law, Bernice (Shelley) Gales; six grandchildren, Brandon, Tavon, Mariah, Bobbie-Cierra, Kayla and Kennedy; three great-grandchildren, Brandon Jr., Brejah and Blake and two unborn angels waiting; two god-daughters, Earlene and Ashley; four favorite nieces, Nicole, Mickele, Kelly and Chimere; four special friends, Vanessa, Lorna, Vennie and Kevin; and a host of nephews, nieces, close friends and fans.

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Baretta Evonna Mercer

April 13, 1955 - August 25, 2012