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South Bend, Indiana
Apr 8, 1948 – Nov 22, 2014
Amanda L. Carothers, 66, was born on April 8, 1948 to the union of Clinton and Fannie (Bond) Martin in Brownsville, Tennessee. She accepted Christ at an early age at Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church in Brownsville, Tennessee.
Amanda received her formal education in Brownsville, Tennessee graduating from Carver High School in 1966. She later relocated to South Bend, Indiana where she was employed with the Kroger Company for many years. She received her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Indiana University at South Bend and later worked with the Elkhart Community School Corporation until her retirement.
Amanda was currently a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served as President of the Usher Board. She also worked with the Senior Citizens Ministry and held several positions at Macedonia. Her passion was always to serve and help others. During her spare time, she volunteered at Washington High School with the Girlfriends group and was designated as an Honorary Girlfriends member.
On Saturday, November 22, 2014, Amanda entered into her eternal life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clinton Martin, Sr. and Fannie Mae Martin; brother, Clinton Martin, Jr.; and sisters, Sallie Morton and Vestine Scruggs.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Ashley Carothers; son Michael (Kristi) Smith of South Bend, IN; stepdaughters Gayle Jones of Indianapolis, IN and Stacey Miller of Akron, Ohio; two step-grandchildren; sisters Lois (Roe) Bobo of Cedar Hill, TX; Dorothy (Willie) Manning; Sheila (Tony) Vardiman of San Antonio, TX; Teresa (Thomas) Phillips of South Bend, IN; brothers Harold Martin of Milwaukee, WI; Aaron (Billie) Martin of Lexington, KY; Donald Martin and Wayne Dion Martin of South Bend, IN; Tyrone (Melanie) Martin of Dallas, TX; dear friends Mama Corine Ross and Maxine (Alex) Williamson of South Bend, IN; and a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, cousins and friends.
Services for Amanda Carothers will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2014 in Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 1862 N. Olive Street, South Bend, Indiana. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Gone but never forgotten, with loving memories!
Sharon Hurt
November 21, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sharon Hurt
November 19, 2023 | Indianapolis, IN | Friend
To Ashley and the Carothers Family, I pray that God has given you all peace and had comfort you all during you moment's of sorrow. Amanda has been missed, but never forgotten. Love you all. GOD-BLESS
JOE DUKE SR
November 19, 2023 | JACKSONVILLE, FL
Ashley, you are never alone. I am praying for you and your Family. May God continue to bless you in your time of sorrow. Hang in there brother.
JOE E DUKE SR
November 20, 2022 | Friend
When someone near and dear to us is in Heaven. A little bit of Heaven is in our home and lives too. The person living close in our heart never leaves us, they reside on the kindness they shared with us and the love they shared with us. You will always be remembered, Friend!!!
Sharon B Hurt
November 19, 2022 | Family
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Stephanie Smith
December 08, 2014 | IN
My continued prayers are with Amanda's entire family. May God comfort you and cover you with his blessings as you grieve.
Patricia Bailey
December 08, 2014 | South Bend, IN
To the Martin family We are so sorry for your loss. I lived next door to Mr. and Mrs. Martin for 23 years, so I came to know and love all the Martin family. May you all find comfort in her memory. In Jesus name we pray.
Arlene Watson
December 07, 2014 | Los Angeles, CA
My condolences to the entire extended family on your loss. Amanda was taken way too early. I worked with Amanda at H&R Block for the last nine years and consider myself lucky to have known her. May your family find comfort in her memory.
Yitz Liker
December 06, 2014 | South Bend, IN