Amanda Elkins Obituary
ELKINS, Amanda Gayle - age 39, of Swartz Creek, died November 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, November 17, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Interment will follow at Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11 AM - 1 PM Friday at the funeral home. Amanda was born September 28, 1984 in Flint. Amanda attended Ross Medical & Mott College for her Medical Assistant certification. She spent her life caring for others and loved spending time with her daughter. Surviving are: daughter, Brianna Fitzko; parents, Norma (Dale) Kitter; two brothers, Jeremy Elkins and Dale Kitter, Jr.; grandmothers, Walsie VanDyke and Leona Conn; many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by: grandfather, Emery VanDyke; grandparents, Howard and Donna Kitter; uncle, Dallis VanDyke. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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