Amanda Horsley Obituary

Amanda Napier Horsley

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Amanda Napier Horsley, went peacefully to be with her Lord at Guggenheimer Nursing Home on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.

Amanda was born in Rockbridge County on

April 25, 1916. She was the daughter of the late John Ryland Napier and Lelia Stinnett Napier Burnley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Ray Horsley; two daughters, Mary Jane Horsley, infant, and Fay Horsley Hubbard; her brother John Ryland Napier II; and sisters Virginia Campbell and Blanche Faust.

Survivors include her daughter, Judith Ann Hudson; son, David Ray Horsley, and wife, Judy; brother, Danny Burnley; thirteen grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Ray and Amanda were members of Thomas Road Baptist Church for 48 years, and the directors of Elim Home Ministry for 20 years before Ray's death in 1984. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Elim Home, P.O. Box 69, Madison Heights, VA 24572.

Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday,

Oct. 18, 2010, at Whitten Monelison Chapel in Madison Heights. A celebration of Amanda's life will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at Thomas Road Baptist Church in the Worship Center, with the Rev. Jonathan Falwell officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial park.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Guggenheimer Nursing Home for the excellent care provided for our loved one during her stay, especially to the ladies on the second floor for the many kindnesses shown to our family during this difficult time.

To send a condolence to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneral

home.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Advance on Oct. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Amanda Horsley

15 Entries

Judy Bell

October 27, 2010

Mrs. Horsley was my Sunday School teacher when I was 5 years old. After 50 years, she still remembered who I was and would call me by name. She was a great Christian lady and I loved her dearly. Judy Bell (Granddaughter of Mr & Mrs Walker Mayberry)

Evelyn Tomlin

October 22, 2010

This godly woman was respected by all and I will always love and miss her. She was also a beautiful woman.

October 20, 2010

Heaven got a little bigger when "Granny" entered the gates. i know that her and my mother have not stopped talking since she arrived. i have the calm assurance that one day i will see her again. she was a blessing to people when she was living people can rise up and call her blessed.

October 19, 2010

Mrs. Horsley was one of the most godest women that i have ever known. she was the sweetest and most kindest person that you would want to know. I know that one day i will see her again. i know that she is in heaven and that her and my mother have been talking to each other ever since she arrived. Her family can truly rise up and call her blessed.

Debbie Gillaspy

October 18, 2010

Amanda was my lovely grandmother. I will miss her loving spirit and good advice. I will miss her great sense of humor and how she would laugh when she teased someone. I will miss the deep sense of peace and quietness that seemed to surround her. I will miss knowing she occupies this world with me.
But I have hope and I know I'll see her again. I am comforted by the Great Comforter and I can say with Paul - O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
1 Corinthians 15:55

Rest in peace my dear, dear Grandmother. I love you.

October 18, 2010

Deepest sympathy to all of Mrs. Horsley's family. She was such a sweet and Godly lady. God bless and comfort each of you.
Talmadge & Genelda Mayberry (son & daughter in-law of W. Walker Mayberry)

Hunter Horsley

October 18, 2010

I am one of the 30 greats mentioned above. Granny is the Great though. she is the one and only Great Granny I ever had and I know Granny wouldn't even want to be lifted up because she always gave God the glory but Granny was an inspiration to many people in our family. She was most importantly a prayer warrior. Granny spent many hours a day praying for people. There is a pretty good chance you were mentioned in some of those prayers. Granny is very special to me and I will miss her dearly. The wonderful thing is that I won't miss her for long. We have the hope beyond the grave that Jesus gave us when he died on the cross and arose again three days later. Granny, we miss you and love you with all of our hearts. The tears will probably be around for a while but they are tears of joy in remembrance of how wonderful and special you were to us. See you in Heaven. I love you.

- (Great Grandson) Hunter Horsley

Danny & Martha Burnley

October 18, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Mandy was such a wonderful, kind and caring woman. She will be missed greatly by everyone who knew her. We are blessed to have been in her family

October 18, 2010

To the Horsley Family: What a woman of God Mrs. Horsley was and she will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers will be with each of you. She is now with our wonderful Lord and Ray and what a reunion that was.
Love & prayers,
Robert & Betty

Mary Linn

October 18, 2010

Dear David and Judy,
The world is a better place because Mandy was in it. What an inspiration she was! She touched so many lives and I feel blessed to have known her.

Love,
Mary Linn

Walt and Sarah (Lane) Ray

October 18, 2010

You and your whole family will be in our prayers during this time. TRBC has lost one of its greatest prayer warriors in Mandy. She will be greatly missed, but we look forward to the great reunion when we all get home!
Phil. 1:20 - 21

Crystal Bowling

October 18, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that you have a special angel to watch over you. You are in my thoughts and pryaers. I enjoyed working with Mrs. Horsley during her stay at Guggenheimer. God bless you and your family.

October 17, 2010

Dear David, Sorry to hear of your Mother's death. My condolences are with you and your family.

God bless you and your family,Dennis Page

October 17, 2010

David, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the death of your Mama. May God's grace and blessing substain you and your family through this time in your lives.

In Christ's love,

Doug and Ellen Seamster

Houston Napier

October 17, 2010

Dear family of Amanda Horsley;
I am a great nephew of Mrs. Horsley. My grandfather was her half brother(William A. Napier). I first met her about 10 years ago at Thomas Road Baptist Church, where she was so faithful until she couldn't physically go anymore. She was always very pleasant to talk to and always seemed that she had just been with the Lord. A very sweet person. I know that she is with the Lord now and at rest! I am very honored to have known her. May the family be comforted by His love at this time. God bless you all.
Houston Napier

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