Jennie Michelle Baker

Jennie M. Baker, age 32, of Sunfield, formerly of Ithaca, died suddenly on March 15, 2015, in Calhoun, Georgia.

Jennie was born February 26, 1983, in Alma. She attended Ithaca Public Schools, and graduated from Ashley High School. She participated in Girl Scouts as a youth. She married Wayne Baker on October 13, 2012. Jennie’s favorite car was the Corvette and would go with her father to car shows to see all the Vettes. She was outgoing and always had many friends. She loved doing crafts and new things with her children. She was very artistic and loved to draw, a talent which she shared mostly with her family. Her favorite expression was “Never let anyone dull your sparkle.” She had especially loved sharing time with her great grandparents, Jennie and Andy Vozar.

Jennie is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children, Lane, Parker, Owen, Cheyenne, and Bentley; her parents, Brenda and Russell Weaver of Ithaca and Scott and Lissa Leslie of New York; her brother, Scott Leslie of Merritt; her sisters, Jill Rivard of Ithaca and Stormy Leslie of Illinois; her grandparents, Lois and Tony Leiter of Ithaca, Richard and Barbara Vozar of Vestaburg, Laura and Rich Mitchell of Ithaca, and Richard and Marilyn Leslie; and several aunts and uncles, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2015, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca with Pastor Joseph Novak officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Memorial contributions may be made to to the family. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Bob and Deb Duncan]

Praying peace & strength for my family in this terrible time of loss. Jennie was a treasure and we are so blessed to have spent 4 wonderful days with her and her family last week making memories to last a lifetime. She is "sparkling" in the arms of Jesus now.
Love Bob & Deb

[Carol and Richard Merchant]

You are in our thoughts and prayers, Brenda and family. May God comfort you. Our love - Carol and Richard Merchant

[Dorothy Wiser]

Brenda and Russ so sorry to hear of your loss of your daughter. My prayers will be with you and your family as you go through these vail of tears. My love is with you all.

[Rob and Linda Robinson]

So very sorry for the loss of your daughter. She was a wonderful person and a great mom to her children. She will be missed by many

[sheri belden]

Rusty And Brenda& family, our prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. We are all thinking about you at this time of sadness. Love Nate and Sheri Belden And family.

[Andy and Kim Baker]

Jennie, the short period we knew you, we grew
To love you very much.
You were a great wife to Wayne and a great Mom
To your children.
Though we were 1000 miles away, you touch all
Our lives deeply.
You will be missed.
But you are with Jesus and that is where we
All want to be.
Love you and miss you forever Miss Jennie

[Andy and Kim Baker]

Jennie, the short period we knew you, we grew
To love you very much.
You were a great wife to Wayne and a great Mom
To your children.
Though we were 1000 miles away, you touch all
Our lives deeply.
You will be missed.
But you are with Jesus and that is where we
All want to be.
Love you and miss you forever Miss Jennie

[Sara Christensen]

Shortly after my baby, Katherine, died Jennie was one of the few that was brave enough to message me in my time of sorrow. Looking back at that message I see how her compassion and love shined through everyday. As I continue to go through my own time of grief I just want to say to her family. The good days will come again, one day you will wake up and it won't be quite as hard as the last day. However, with those good days coming the bad days will come with them still. Allow yourself to have those bad days, to weep, to cry, to punch your pillows, to fall to your knees, to be utterly broken because it is in the moments of brokenness that allow healing to settle in....The healing path is a long one, full of many broken moments....allow them to come and hope can one day set in again. Sending lots of hugs and prayers from one grieving momma to the next.
-Sara

[Patti & Bob Gamache]

Brenda, Russ, Wayne and all of Jennie's children, siblings and loving extended family and friends - Our hearts and prayers are with you. I so enjoyed seeing the things that Jennie enjoyed - family, friends, crafts and life. She was so proud of her family, so loving in her actions and she will be missed by all who knew her. Keeping you all close to our heart in this sad time and sending hugs and prayers for strength and support.

[alfred and Dayna Page]

your sudden departure is so painful. you will be missed and loved by us all. with god strength may your family find peace and comfort in knowing you are with him. and we will all be seeing you some day.

[Bonnie Small]

I never met or really new this beautiful Daughter, Wife and Mother! But seeing all about you from you family , I really did see the beautiful person you were and I know how dearly you will be missed! You are with the Lord and all the beautiful Angels to watch over you now! You will be with them all again one day! Until then you have given them many beautiful things to remember!

[Floyd and Kim Newton]

So very very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the entire family.

[Michelle Smith]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I will miss Jennie so much she has been such a great friend! I will cherish my wedding pictures that she took so much more now! I had thanked her so many times. She was such a great person with a beautiful heart.
I will miss you so much Jennie! Lots of love xoxo ~Michelle

[Rachelle Page]

The Jennie I knew had a huge heart. In all my memories I can only remember her smiling. It saddens me that such a beautiful soul is no longer with us. My heart breaks for all her children and her family. I hope they take comfort in knowing she is with god.

[james]

I grew up with Jennie and she was always a fixture next to my sister Tara. I also worked with a fer for a few years right out of highschool. She was always smiling and fun to be around. When I went through my divorce last year, she was one of the very few who sent me messages and talked to me and reminded me that this was just a rough patch of life and to remain strong and focused on my boys. Life runs away with people and keeping up with old friends is hard. But with social media today, its much easier to know and appreciate the life another person is living. She was always posting pictures of her kids and talking about there struggles and overcoming obstacles. So I felt like I still very much kept up with her life and was a part of her life in a way. She will be missed and not forgotten by many. I have plenty of great memories and will look back at them and smile. Rest Easy Jennie and know that there is always a plan from the man upstairs.

[Terry and Joyce Rodgers]

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Thanking God for His promises - 1 Thessalonians 1:13 & 14 - But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

[Becky McDaniels]

We are keeping you in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.

[Patricia Saavedra]

Sending thoughts and prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time.
Your Long Lake Friends..Tony, Patricia and Family

[Leah Hall]

Jennie had such a huge heart and her smile was like a ray of sunshine. I still can hear her laugh to this day! We shared so many memories together that I will hold close to my heart. I will miss you Jennie RIP my dear friend. Sending my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

[Wanda Miller]

The news of Jennie's passing was shocking and heartbreaking. She was such a happy, giving person, full of life! My heart is broken for all of her family. She was certainly the center of many people's lives, and they will forever be changed without her presence. I pray that her friends and family will find healing and peace, and always remember her love.

[Deana Reed]

So very sad, no words can express. My heart hurts for your pain and loss.

[Beth Flynn]

I'm so sorry Wayne. There are no words.

[Deb Szymanski]

Wayne, Parker, Owen, Lane, Cheyenne, and Bentley. You and Jennie are in my prayers. In my conversations with Jennie, I could tell she felt things deeply. She shared her desire to help others, even when having private pain of her own. I was honored to be able to speak at your wedding. May God be with you all. Aunt Deb and family.

[Jerry & Cheryl Rivard]

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you Brenda, Russ, Wayne and your entire family. Jennie will be greatly missed. Hugs...

[John & Michelle Lehnen]

Brenda & Russ, Tony & Lois
Sending warm hugs your way
That though the radiance which was once so bright be now forever taken from my sight. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the grass, glory in the flower. We will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind.