OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - A celebration of life for Jennifer Cooper, the owner of Gigi’s Cupcakes in Auburn and Columbus.

The 42-year-old was killed on Nov. 18 in a crash involving the passenger vehicle she drove and a school bus. The accident occurred on East University Drive in Auburn. According to her obituary, she passed away one day after her birthday.

Her funeral will be held at First Baptist Church in Opelika today at 2 p.m. Visitation will occur from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Instead of flowers, the family asks for donations to StoryTellers Live in honor of Cooper’s life. To read more about her life, click here.

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