Queensbury --- Jessi Lynn Richardson, 46, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 11, 2024 with loved ones by her side after a brief battle with lung cancer. We love you Jessi and you will always be in our hearts forever, 'til we meet again!

Born July 24, 1977 in Queensbury she was the daughter of Art and Maggie (VanGuilder) Richardson.

Jessi attended Queensbury High School.

She was a dedicated employee at Wakita, now known as Country Inn & Suites, since she was 12 years old.

In her free time, she enjoyed watching TV, especially "Friends," playing games on her phone and computer, and also playing video games with her son William.

Jessi married Bill Hoffner and they had three children together, Courtney, William, and Amanda. During her illness with cancer Bill and their children have been by her side.

Jessi was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Charlotte and Clarence VanGuilder, and her paternal grandparents, Brad and Lucille Richardson.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents, Art and Maggie Richardson; daughter, Courtney (Chelcee) Richardson, son, William Richardson and daughter, Amanda Richardson; two special women in Jessi's life that were like mother figures, Louise Matteson and Chi Skelton; sisters, Charlotte Casapello, Lorrie Smith, Lisa Aubin, and Mary Forrest; brother, Ed Matteson; dog (her best friend), Brownie; cats, Shadow, Cookie, and Iris; also several aunts, uncles, close cousins, and many dear friends.

Visitation will take place Monday, May 20, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

Friends are invited to join the family after the service at V.F.W. Post No. 6196, 32Luzerne Rd., Queensbury.

Special thanks from the family goes to Charlotte Casapello for always being there for us and everything she has done and the support. Susan Goodreau for always being there when we needed her the most and making us laugh. Our second mom, Louise Mattison, for always being there for someone to talk to and shoulder to cry on. Chi "Daddy Chi" Skelton for always being there for all of us and for Jessi's kids. Bill Hoffner, even though they were divorced, has been here for all of this with Jessi fighting this cancer and stuck by her to the end. Carolyn Hoffner, Bill's wife, has been a good friend to Jessi and cool with everything he has done and thank you for your love and support. Her "Secret Lover," Steven Wright and his family for their care and support of our family. The staff at County Inn & Suites and Jessi's doctors and nurses, and High Peaks Hospice, thank you all for the love and support you have shown each of us especially in the time of need the most.

Donations in her loving memory may be made to High Peaks Hospice, 1247 Dix Ave., Hudson Falls, NY 12839.

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.