Tina Maria Harris Baptiste transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the age of 62. Tina was a teacher with the Orleans Parish School Board for 30 years. She was a graduate of Xavier University and St. Mary's Academy. She was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Les Femme Classique. Tina was preceded in death by her parents, John E. Harris and Lelia Domingue Harris. She leaves to mourn cherished memories, husband, Menard Baptiste and children, Michael Franklin, Tiffany Baptiste and Monique Baptiste; Sisters, Pamela Marchand and Kathy Harris; Brothers, John Harris, Jr. (Karen) and Mark Harris (Autrionne); Mother-in-law, Dorothy Baptiste; Sisters-in-law, Trina Baptiste ( Ernest) and Jeanell Baptiste. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, friends, co-workers and students. A Mass of Christian burial honoring Mrs. Tina Maria Harris Baptiste will be held at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd., on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 11 AM. Interment St. Louis # 3, 3421 Esplanade Ave. Visitation 9 AM IN THE CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made in honor of Mrs. Baptiste to the United Negro College Fund New Orleans.