Christina Teresa Baratto, 24, Topeka, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at her home.
She was born Sept. 10, 1983 in California and had lived in Topeka most of her life. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School and earned a degree in cosmetology school in Topeka.
She was the mother of Cashton Taggart and Jamison Krentz, and beloved sister of Chelsey Slade and Sarah Cropper.
Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Town and Country Christian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christina Baratto memorial fund to be designated at a later and sent in care of Newcomer Family Funeral home, 4020 SW 6th Ave, Topeka 66606.
She was by our side when we needed her, as she still is every day. Her spirit will always guide us in whatever we do or say.