Jeanne was born on November 14, 1941 in Andover to Roger P. and Susie D. (Baker) Baker. She was a 1960 graduate of Andover Central School.
Jeanne was a nursing aide for Jan & Bev’s Home Health Care in Wellsville for 18 years, retiring in 2007. Previously she was a teaching aid in Nevada for three years.
Jeanne is survived by a daughter, Deborah Jones of Bolivar; a son, Bradley (Della) Jones of Florida; a sister, Rosamond (Lawrence) Hulse of Portville; seven grandchildren, Justin Cochran, Chad (Angela) Jones, Sarah Jean Jones, Evan Jones, Jason Repp, Kaitlin Elias, and Abigail Elias; five nieces and nephews, Todd Hulse, Laurie (Joel), Warner, Katherine Hulse, Philip Hulse, and Jennifer (Rick) Hernandez .
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Lorraine Baker and Jackie Baker.
Jeanne was a caregiver at heart. Whether it was through her work at Jan & Bev’s or family and friends, she cared about the people in her sphere. She also was an avid reader and a life-long attender of a Baptist church.
There will be a time of visitation on Thursday (May 15) from 2-3 p.m. at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Wellsville/Scio. The memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home immediately following the visitation with Rev. Christian Mattison of the Andover Presbyterian Church, officiating. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Jeanne’s name may be made to Hart Comfort House of Allegany County, 141 E. State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. © 2025 Baker-Swan Funeral Home.
