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Amanda Whiting Obituary

Whiting Amanda Suzanne Whiting, age 33, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Grant Hospital, after an extended illness. Attended Franklin Heights High School. Survived by children, Alize', Nevaeh and Chaizdan; mother, Penny (Dwayne) Wright; father, Timothy (Brenda) Whiting; sister, Jennifer Wiles; brother, William Whiting; step sisters, Cindy Long, Kelli (Doug) Price and Valerie (Jon) Rogers; numerous other family and friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad St., Thursday 5-8 p.m., where service will be held 10 a.m. Friday. Pastor Tim Lee officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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Penny Wright (Mom)

August 19, 2025

My sweet baby girl, I miss you just as much today as I did the day you left us. Not a day goes by that you are not on my mind. I love you forever and always!

Penny Wright

August 24, 2024

Ten years today and I miss you so bad. It still hurts, I still cry, but I know I´ll see you again, and that keeps me going. I love you, my sweet Amanda.

Missy Smallridge

August 19, 2022

Another year goes by and still it does not seem real that you are gone. I do not think that I will ever stop missing you! Until we meet again, rest easy my friend!!!

Missy Smallridge

August 19, 2021

You have been on my mind so much lately and I miss you so much! I hate to see your babies hurting and missing you, I know you would have never wanted that! You were one of my only real friends and will always hold a special place in my heart. I love you!!

Mom

August 19, 2021

My dearest Amanda, I still miss you today just like it was yesterday. My love for you will never weaken. There´s not a day that goes by that I do not think of you and all the happiness that you gave us all. Give Wayne a big hug and a kiss from me. I love you, my sweet Angel face.

Missy Smallridge

August 19, 2020

Amanda I miss you everyday, I miss our memories and the friendship we shared!! You will always hold a special place in my heart! Rest easy friend!!

Andrea Sutton

March 2, 2015

It's been some time now that you've been gone. I miss my crazy friend, We've shared a lot of awesome memories together I sure wish you was still here to tell me to suck it up and make me smile. Amanda being around you there was never a dull moment :) You could brighten up anyone who wasn't having a good day. You was a great friend with a beautiful smile. Until we meet again I love you girl & will always carry you in my heart!! Missing you :(

Brenda

October 2, 2014

I think of your Beautiful smile everyday ?? Rest Easy Momma. I Love you

Kelly Stacy

September 18, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about this...My Thoughts and Prayers go out to her family...Spread Those Beautiful Wings Amanda...You're Free!!! :) ^_^ <3

Kelly Stacy

September 18, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear about this...I really didn't know her but I went to the same High School as she did...My Thoughts and Prayers go out to her family.

Leonard Whiting

August 29, 2014

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry we could not be there with the family and friends. We love you all. Again, so very sorry for the loss. Leonard (Carty), Charlotte, Shelly, Alexzandra Whiting.

karen wintle

August 28, 2014

Alie we r so sorry for your loss. May god be with at this time. Grandpa and grandma keller love you.

rose dunn

August 28, 2014

Sorry for your loss penny

August 28, 2014

Tim and Brenda:
My Condolences go out to you and your families. Just remember all the good times. Amanda is now a beautiful flower in God's Great Garden. Have faith.
Linda and John Lowry

JEWEL

August 27, 2014

I HAD SO MUCH FUN WATCHING YOU KEEP THE BOYS IN LINE I WAS AMAZED BY THE WAY YOU TOOK CARE OF THAT HOUSE. I WILL MISS YOU AND WILL THINK OF YOU OFTEN.

christina little-chaffin

August 27, 2014

Jenni and family
There are no right words for times like this. I am sending prayers out to you as I hope you can enter the healing chapter soon. Please remember heaven has received another beautiful angel.

amy evaline

August 27, 2014

Gone way too soon! You were always a shining star. You could light up a room with that smile and your presence. It breaks my heart that you are gone and to see your sister and family suffer. love you Manda! May you have peace now and forever!

geanie colley

August 27, 2014

Amanda fly high butterfly you will be miss always genie

carilon Hoffman

August 27, 2014

Tjm and Brenda Im so sorry for your lost. your in my prayers. I love you. Brendas sister carolyn

Tynesha Pryor

August 26, 2014

God has gained another precious Angel!!... Praying for your children & family during their time of need. RIH Amanda

Clay Shaffer

August 26, 2014

You went to soon but I know my brother Danny was there to welcome you home I remember meeting you when I was a little kid on winding hollow you actually interacted with me I wanted to say thank you and fly high

Lana Jennings kocher

August 26, 2014

amanda, I will never forget your smile prayers for the family

A.jay Harvey

August 26, 2014

I'll never forget you. One of my best friends growing up and always quick with a joke. I'm gonna miss you.

Christina Johnson

August 26, 2014

Its been 2 days and I still can't believe that your really gone. Fly high with the angel

Drew Beswick

August 26, 2014

Rest In Peace Amanda. Praying for your family.

Crystal Potter

August 26, 2014

Girl, I miss you already! I will always remember you! Tell everyone in heaven I said hello! Love you mama's! RIH

August 26, 2014

Amanda, sorry I didn't get to say goodbye. Charlie

Mona & Terry Ray

August 26, 2014

Tim and Brenda, We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. If you need me call me. Love Terry, Mona, and Mom.

Mona & Terry Ray

August 26, 2014

You all are in our prayers. Call me Love you. Mona. I am so sorry to hear the horrible news. God be with you.

Emily Jackson

August 26, 2014

Some of my greatest memories are with you! Gone too soon and will never be forgotten. Rest easy with that beautiful smile!

Sandi Thomas

August 26, 2014

Words cannot describe the pain we all are dealing with from the loss of your beautiful face...you will never be forgotten and are loved beyond words..fly high babygirl?r.I.p?????

Tammy Smiley

August 26, 2014

Gone too soon, prayers for your family and children.

Melissa Yantes

August 26, 2014

Rest in peace my dear friend.

Carrie Tuck (Johnson)

August 26, 2014

Amanda, You were one of my closest friends. We have been through many good and bad times together. It is just breaking my heart that you had to go so soon. Give my baby girl a kiss for me and a big hug to my dad..."Melin" You used to call him that all the time:) I love and miss you more than you will ever know. Goodbye sweet girl.

Nicole Matheny (VanRollins)

August 26, 2014

I'm deeply saddened by you leaving us. I wish things could have been different. You and your loved ones deserved much more time together, I hope you are able to see how many lives you were able to touch in such a short time of being on this earth. I love you now and always!!!

Shanda Miller

August 26, 2014

We are so very sorry for such a great loss. May God keep and comfort this family.
Love and Prayers,
Tommy &Shanda Miller(niece of Tim &Brenda)
Alec & Airic Alderman

Mary Ann Ward

August 26, 2014

Dear Whiting Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. In Columbus, we meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. Our meetings are from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986

latosha mullins

August 26, 2014

Rest peacefully baby girl

August 26, 2014

R.I.P Amanda Whiting

Linda Hall Lanam FHHS Alumni

August 26, 2014

Our deepest sympathy. RIP Amanda
Franklin Heights High School Alumni

Amanda McGrath

August 26, 2014

You were a wonderful person Amanda!! My prayers are with your precious children and family!! Fly High baby girl!!

katie norregaard

August 26, 2014

Such a vibrant person. Amanda worked for me a few years ago. I'm glad I got to know a wonderful person, so sad she had to leave so young. Prayers to the family

sharon Wiles

August 26, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.I never met her In person but from her pictures her smile would light up a room Rest In Peace Beautiful Amanda <3

Tish Reed

August 26, 2014

My prayers go out to Amandas family and children. May God surround you with peace and love at this difficult time in your life.

Lindsay Brents

August 26, 2014

Amanda , you where always so sweet to me , you had a heart of gold and so very beautiful , so heart broken that you are gone , you will always be remembered

Melissa Smallridge

August 26, 2014

Amanda you will be missed by so many, if you only could see how many people love you. You were one of my dearest friends and I will never forget the laughs and cries we had. I hope you find true peace with no more pain. Until we meet again forever and always, I love you!!

Vic Coombs

August 26, 2014

Tim...I am so sorry for your loss! Ihave to work Thurs. & Fri. But I wish I could be there for you. Vic Coombs

Samantha Laton (Wiles)

August 25, 2014

Our prayers are with you and your family during this time Penny!

Sharry and Brianna Burton

August 25, 2014

I love you Cuz even though it's been awhile since I've seen you I still missed you and always love you...Fly High and protect us...

Tammy Nott

August 25, 2014

Never Forgotten

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Jenni Wiles

August 25, 2014

I love you more than you could ever imagine, and I miss you and your beautiful smile even more. I promise to continue bringing up your children with fond and beautiful memories of you. I never thought I would have to say goodbye, but I know that you will be watching over your babies, fly high sissy and spread your wings. You are pain free now, I love you.

Mommy will always Love you with all of her heart!!!!! <3

August 25, 2014

Rebecca Quickle

August 25, 2014

Amanda, you was a amazing person I'm glad I got to know you growing up in riverbend. R.I.P. MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND

Mary Mulvany

August 25, 2014

Amanda... Thanks for all of the smiles you gave me while I was your teacher. May you rest in peace.

Heid Kramer - Kidd

August 25, 2014

It's hard to believe you're gone Amanda. Seems like yesterday we we're just pregnant with our 1st child and in teen pregnancy class together. (Whatever you wanna call it. Haha) You'll always be remembered by your smile and great sense of humor. RIH Amanda

Molly Coombs-Sarvino

August 25, 2014

I'm so saddened by the loss of Amanda.. It's been a long time since I've seen you but I always wondered how you were doing... I've known you for years & you were truely a great person & beautiful soul. You made middle & high school a blast and were such a good Mommy. I remember being at the hospital when Ali was born. My heart goes out to your babies & family.. I hope you've found peace. Love you

Christina Johnson

August 25, 2014

You will always be in thoughts and prayers. Be dearly missed but never forgotten

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