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Amanda Blackburn Obituary
28, of Indianapolis, along with unborn daughter, Everett "Evie" Grace Blackburn, were welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 11, 2015. A celebration service will be held on Sunday, November 15th, at Trader's Point Christian Church, Whitestown, IN at 5:00 pm. Visitation immediately following.
Amanda is survived by her husband, Davey Blackburn, and son, Weston. Davey is the pastor of Resonate Church of Indianapolis. She is also survived by her parents, Phil & Robin Byars; siblings Gavin & Amber (Byars) Wilkinson, James & Angela Byars; and grandparents, Jim & Bobbi Cook; Lavoy & Mildred Byars.
Amanda was born July 31, 1987 in Muskegon, MI. She started school in Indianapolis, IN, before moving to Elkhart, IN in 1995. Amanda graduated from Elkhart Christian Academy in 2006. She graduated from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL with an associate's degree in 2008. Amanda married Davey Blackburn on August 1, 2008 and they welcomed their firstborn son, Weston James Blackburn in 2014.
Amanda has spent the past 3 years of her life living #ForIndy and seeking to impact the city of Indianapolis for Jesus Christ. Davey and Amanda planted Resonate Church in Indianapolis with the intention of creating life change through Christ for the residents of Indianapolis. We would love for the city of Indianapolis to help us honor the life of Amanda by attending her celebration service on Sunday.
Online condolences may be left at www.huntandson.com
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john seraichyk
July 29, 2024
My heart still bleeds for this precious woman of God - She fought valiantly to protect her Weston and unborn child . I can´t imagine the courage, I can´t imagine the pain but I do know it was temporary and these are not just words but the lords truth: Precious Amanda child of God and professor of our faith, you are home dear child. We will continue the fight for faith here in this broken world and one day be in your presence again...
Debra
June 18, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 8, 2019
My prayers continue to be with the family. Our heavenly Father never leaves us. ❤
Carol Youngblood
November 8, 2016
Praying for your family. I know you are home with the Lord. May God bless your family and continue to protect them and give them comfort.
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Brian Dodge
November 27, 2015
Saw you on Fox! Praying that Jesus will encourage your Family! Pastor Brian Dodge!!
Patty Henry
November 25, 2015
My heart goes out to all of your family I will keep you in my prayers Amanda is in heaven now with her little baby and someday you will all be together again God bless you all
The Holton Family
November 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Continue to stay encourage!!! JESUS IS ALIVE!!!
Pastor Brian Dodge
November 17, 2015
May OUR LIVING GOD show you the peace that passes all understanding! God must have so many Might things for you to do!!Brother I know you may not know why until we meet HIM, but HE has brought me tough times that I may comfort others and may you lean on HIM as HE leads you!! WE WILL PRAY FOR ALL YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY's NEEDS!!
diana cavanaugh
November 16, 2015
I have known Jim and Bobbi Cook from many years ago. There are no words on earth to express what I would like to say. Psalms 121 is one of my favorites. May God give you his strength to overcome this overwhelming sorrow as he never leaves us and may the comfort come from the assurance that your loved ones are in his keeping. Diana Cavanaugh (Mayberry) california
Nancy Swauger
November 16, 2015
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all the family. Heaven has 2 new angels. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Ellen Lesburg
November 16, 2015
I have never met the Blackburn family but have to say how sorry I am for your loss.
Zimmerman Jean
November 15, 2015
Thankful to have known Amanda (and her family) at Elkhart Baptist Christian School as her music teacher. I remember a sweet girl who loved school and music.
linda burton
November 15, 2015
Indpls is a better best then this so sorry for your loss
Laura Kannon
November 14, 2015
I'm so sorry for your family's great loss. Praying much for you all.
Debra Cartrette
November 14, 2015
no words can ease the loss and I am praying for God's strength and comfort as you grieve and began your journey of loss. May God be with you and all your family and Amanda's family during this sad time. Please know there are many many people who are concerned and lifting you up in prayer. God bless you and keep you and your son safe as Amanda makes her journey into the arms of our heavenly Father.
Allison
November 14, 2015
My prayers are with all of you. God Bless. Amanda and Evie are with Jesus. : )
November 14, 2015
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to Davey,
Weston, and all members of the Blackburn/Byars families. May God use this senseless tragedy to bring thousands to Him. Jim & Judy Mudrey
Jax., Fl
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Carol Youngblood
November 14, 2015
Prayers to Amanda's family. This has touched our community and further away. God bless you and be with you at this .
Theresa Abshire
November 14, 2015
My deepest condolences. God Bless...
Monica
November 14, 2015
Been praying and following this story since I saw it on the news. Sorry for your loss but rejoice that Amanda and her little girl are with our Heavenly Father.
Joan J.
November 14, 2015
Dear Pastor Davey and _amily,
When I read stories like this my heart cries. Please accept my deepest condolences and heart_elt sympathy.
May beauti_ul Amanda rest in the arms o_ our Lord and may he give your _amily all o_ his special blessings.
In my thoughts and prayers......Joan J.
Diane Schafer
November 14, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of our city. May she and Eva rest in God's loving arms. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine on them forever...Amen.
November 14, 2015
Dear Family:
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Amanda's passing.
The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family.
We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Thursday at the Faith Apostolic Church, 1212 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46032.
If and when you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings.
We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
The Compassionate Friends
Central Indiana Chapter
(317) 250-0351 (Jodie)
(757) 871-1128 (Rhonda)
www.tcfcentralindiana.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
November 13, 2015
To the Blackburn Family,
I am a cousin to Barbara (Bobbi) Cook. Though we have never met her children or Grandchildren we are so sorry to hear of Amanda and her daughter Evie. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely , Mike & Jeanette VanAlst Essexville, Michigan
fran bryan
November 13, 2015
may our Blessed Lord Jesus comfort you all. Our deepest sympathy .
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