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Jennifer Smith Baker
11/26/1979 - 09/10/2026
Jennifer Beth Smith Baker, age 46, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday September 10, 2026. She was a counselor for H.Y.P.E. Counseling Services in Richmond and the widow of Justin Michael Baker. Jennifer is survived by her daughter, Terry Lynn Edmonds of Hopewell (Devin); her two sons: Michael Douglas Edmonds of South Hill (Tiffany) and Landen Michael Baker of Hopewell (Elizabeth Maria); her two grandsons: Jahki Alexander of Hopewell and Bryson Kurth of South Hill; her parents, John and Darlene Smith of Brodnax; her brother, Shaun Myrick of Brodnax; her sister, Krystal O. Cheely of Brodnax; her niece, Katherine E. Cheely of Brodnax; her nephew, Michael J. Cheely of South Hill (Haley) and her many loving Cousins, Aunts, Uncles and Friends. Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Hudson King; her paternal grandparents, John H. and Elizabeth Ann Smith; her maternal grandparents, Ray Hudson and Sarah Arterburn and her uncle, Scott Trimmer. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to follow in La Crosse Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Baker family.
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To the Baker family, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Jennifer at Hype for a long period of time and as we got to know each other, we began to trust each other and so some days we would sit in our office and we would talk and laugh and talk about intimate stuff and wow not to share it with anyone and we would just laugh. I just spoke with Jennifer a few months ago and we talked about getting together and having lunch one day just to talk about old times and they get caught up. Rest easy Jennifer no pain. Jennifer had a beautiful spirit you couldn’t help but love her because her spirit just attracted you to her.
Let your spirit Soar.
My Deepest Prayers and Condolences 🙏❤️ to the family of Jennifer. I was sadden to see the post of RIP ON FB..WHEN I MEET YOU I KNEW THAT YOU WERE A BRIGHT SUNSHINE AND AS I WATCH YOU I SEEN ALL TO BE TRUE.. JENNIFER I WILL REMEMBER YOUR KINDNESS YOUR STRAIGHT FORWARDNESS AND THE BEAUTIFUL SPIRIT YOU CARRIED IN SIDE YOU. REST WELL DIVA UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. TO BE ABSINATE FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.. 💕
Friend and former colleague
To the family and loved ones of Jennifer Baker,
My heart goes out to each of you, especially her son, her daughter, and her grandchildren. Jennifer was so much more than a coworker to me. We became real friends. We spent quality time together, she cared about my children, and she became someone I truly loved and respected.
One of the things I will always cherish about Jennifer is that our friendship didn’t stop when the workday ended. She intentionally made time for me outside of work, and because of that, we had the opportunity to truly bond and build a genuine friendship. Jennifer carved out time for the people she cared about. She had a way of making you feel special, seen, and valued. In a world where everyone is so busy, that meant so much. When Jennifer gave you her time, you knew it came from a real place of love.
Jennifer and I also shared the bond of recovery, which made our connection even more meaningful to me. She understood people in a special way. She was an incredible counselor who genuinely cared about the people she served. She did not give up on people. She believed in them, encouraged them, and wanted to see them get the help they needed to keep moving forward.
Jennifer, Miss Willis, and I were like the “dream team” at the HYPE treatment building. We worked side by side, putting our minds together, sharing ideas, and doing everything we could to help people. Jennifer was always open-minded and supportive of ideas, especially when she knew they could make a difference in someone’s life.
But beyond the work, Jennifer was simply a beautiful person. She was fun, spunky, classy, sassy, loving, and full of personality. She was a true beauty ambassador, inside and out. She brought something special wherever she went, and she had a genuine love for people that could be felt.
I loved Jennifer, and I miss her deeply. I am so grateful that she made room for me in her life and that I had the privilege of knowing her beyond the workplace—laughing with her, spending time with her, working beside her, and calling her my friend. She made people feel like they mattered, and that is something I will never forget.
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am keeping her family, friends, and everyone who loved her close in my heart during this incredibly difficult time.
With love and sympathy,
Shavone
Terry, Michael and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing my thoughts and prayers are with. Treasure all the memories as you move forward. Time has flown by, sometimes it seems like yesterday when you were in school.
My Deepest Sympathy & Love Always ❤️
Coworker
My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ms. Jennifer Baker.
Jennifer was so much more than a coworker to me. She was a genuinely kind-hearted person with a beautiful spirit, and whenever I was around her, she always seemed to be in good spirits and brought that same positive energy to the people around her.
She also played an important role in my journey as a Peer Recovery Specialist. She took the time to mentor me, share her knowledge with me, and help me grow in this field. I will always be grateful for what she personally poured into me.
Beyond what she did for me, I know how much she gave to others and how many people in our recovery community were impacted by her compassion and willingness to help.
Jennifer will truly be missed. I am deeply sorry for your loss, and I am keeping her family, friends, coworkers, and everyone whose life she touched in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Rest peacefully, Jennifer. Thank you for everything you gave to me and to our community.
Driver
My sincere condolences to the Baker Family & I can remember when I arrived at AOG Ms Baker Autumn & Kheila was the first ones beside Ms Minnie which we came from Pinnacle that I got to know real well You won’t be forgotten trust me 🪦 🙏🙏
Eugene
A Friend of Terry & Michael
My condolences to the all family & Friends. T&M love you guys
A Starfish
Some people were sent to be an angel on Earth, that was Jennifer, she had her struggles but she lifted others up despite it all. She will forever be missed and loved. Thank you for all you did for me and countless others.
Colleague
Dear Jennifer,
I still remember co-facilitating your group sessions back in 2021. We were a good team together, and you taught me a lot about working with people with SUD. I truly appreciate all your help, and I consider you my teacher on my path to becoming a counselor. You will be deeply missed.
Classmate
Sending prayers to the family. God has opened his gates and has your love one. She is taking her rest now. Remember all the memories and this will help give you peace. Class of 97 will always remember that smiling face and warm heart. To her kids. May you have peace
A friend
I am sorry to hear that I send all my condolences up to the family and have comfort she is with the Lord she has got her angel wings I am so sorry for your loss