Amanda Raye Baker
July 7, 1977 ~ March 17, 2026
Amanda Raye Baker, 48, of Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital.
She was born on July 7, 1977, in Columbia, Missouri, the daughter of Gregory and Diane (Couch) Riley.
A 1995 graduate of Jefferson City High School, Amanda received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Childhood Education from Missouri State University in 2000.
Amanda worked as a prevention specialist at the State of Missouri Department of Mental Health.
In her free time, Amanda liked to cook and watch the cooking channel. Her family was her number one priority, and she loved being a mother to all her children.
Survivors include her fiancé, Joel Rencher, Jefferson City; children, William Baker, Jaylen Rencher, Jace Rencher, Jorden Rencher, and Jacob Rencher, all of Jefferson City; her parents, Gregory and Diane Riley; and a brother, Kevin Riley, Jefferson City.
Memorials are suggested to the Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City, 1105 Lafeyette Street, 65109, Attn Amanda Springer, in memory of Amanda Baker.
A Celebration of Life for Amanda will be held by the family at a later date.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
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Greg,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I had the pleasure of working with Amanda for many years at DMH. I always appreciated her positive energy and wonderful sense of humor. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie McBaine
Erin
I thank Gid for the blessing Amanda was to my nephew Joel. and to her entire family. I am glad I was able to see her recently and give her one last hug. She will be missed and lioved by all who knew her.