Amanda Grace Etheridge Gamez

Amanda Grace Etheridge Gamez, 34, of Barnesville, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at her home. Amanda was a beloved wife, stepmother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend. She fought a hard battle and managed to keep her beautiful smile through it all.
Born in Griffin, July 16, 1990, Amanda was a 2008 graduate of Lamar County High School and earned an associate's degree in Business from Gordon State College. She dedicated her professional life to serving her community. Her commitment to public service and her community was evident in her work at the Lamar County Tax Office, where she was known for her integrity, dedication and her helpful nature. She had worked with the Lamar County Tax Office since she was seventeen and had dreamed of one day becoming Tax Commissioner. She was honored to accept the position in January of 2025.
Amanda is survived by her husband, Jesus Gamez and stepdaughter, Skylar. She was the beloved daughter of Dan and Susan Etheridge; a dear sister to Megan (Justin) Kempson; and a cherished granddaughter to Billy B Smith and Mary Etheridge. Amanda was also a treasured daughter-in-law to Cheryl Gamez; sister-in-law to Tim (Aubrey) Gamez; and aunt to Briella. She leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly. Amanda will be profoundly missed but never forgotten.
Graveside funeral services for Amanda Grace Etheridge Gamez will be conducted Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Westwood Gardens with Elder Kurt Bacon officiating.
Pallbearers will be Michael B. Smith, Sr., Tim Etheridge, Don Etheridge, Jay Etheridge, Tim Gamez, Ed Turner, Joe Sims and Sherriff Brad White.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30–2:00 PM at Haisten McCullough Funeral Home and at other times at the home of her parents, Dan and Susan Etheridge, 885 Brent Road, Barnesville.
A special thank you to Hannah and Kirstie, and Amanda's care team; Erin, Hayley and Megan from Brightmoor Hospice.
For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.