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Samantha Baker Obituary
It is with great heartache and sadness that we must announce:
Samantha (Sam) Joann Baker, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Huntington Beach, California.
Sam was born on October 16, 1991, to Phillip and Beverley (Griffin/White) Baker, in Noblesville, Indiana. She grew up in Arcadia and Cicero and attended Hamilton Heights High School.
She is survived by her son, Hendrix Crabtree; boyfriend Chris Crabtree; four sisters, Crystal (Baker) Anderson, Rachel (Bentley) Walker, Jenni White, and Courtney (Baker) Hodson; her stepmom Kelly (Lasley) Baker; a stepbrother Michael Lasley and several nieces and nephews.
Sam was preceded in death by both of her parents; her grandmother Judy (Wellman/Griffin) Mann; her aunt, Tami (Griffin/Hiatt) Brewster; and her stepbrother Joshua Caldwell.
What Sam loved the most was spending time with and being with her son. She was also an avid music lover. She had a beautiful voice and loved singing. Sam also loved reading, writing, hiking and being outdoors.
Sam was very strong and independent and despite enduring many difficult life challenges, she always had a loving heart and came out on the other side of all life's adversities with a smile and a great sense of humor. We love her so much. Words cannot express how deeply she is missed.
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday at Bozell Funeral Home, Lapel Chapel, 1010 North Main Street, Lapel, Indiana 46051.
Sharing of stories will take place following visitation at 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the funeral home. Cremation will take place.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with Sam's final expenses.
Online condolences may be shared at www.bozellfuneralhomes.com.
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