Amanda Brie Scanlan

Amanda Brie Scanlan, 46, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2025. She was born in April 1979 in Pekin, Illinois, to Kim Nierstheimer of Pekin, Illinois, and Cynthia Sites of Nashville, Tennessee.

Amanda grew up in Pekin and graduated from Peoria Notre Dame High School. Growing up, Mandi was a talented swimmer, and through the sport, she made lifelong friends who remained close to her throughout her life. After high school, she earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she discovered her calling in healthcare.

Amanda dedicated her career to dialysis, beginning as a nurse administering treatments, moving into clinic management, becoming a nurse educator, and ultimately serving as a corporate nurse consultant for Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Nashville. Her work reflected her skill and deep compassion for patients and colleagues. She spent her life caring for others above herself, both professionally and personally.

On New Year's Eve in 2006, Amanda took a leap of faith and accepted a first date with Perry Scanlan after meeting online. Neither knew it at the time, but they had found their soulmate. Amanda and Perry were married in March 2010 at Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin, Illinois. Together, they built their life in Clarksville, Tennessee, where Perry is a professor at Austin Peay State University, and they raised their two children, Morgan and Mason.

Beyond her career and family, Amanda had a deep love of food and cooking. She found joy in preparing meals for family and friends, bringing people together around the table, and sharing her warmth and creativity through the dishes she made.

Of all her accomplishments, Amanda was most proud of being a mother to Morgan and Mason. She poured her heart into supporting them, celebrating their successes, and encouraging them in every aspect of their lives. She especially loved cheering them on in their love of soccer, proudly standing on the sidelines as their biggest fan. To Amanda, nothing brought greater joy than watching Morgan and Mason grow, learn, and pursue their passions.

Amanda showed us just how strong and courageous she truly was during her two-year battle with breast cancer. Her strength was inspirational to all who knew her, and she faced her journey with grace, resilience, and unwavering love for her family.

Amanda is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Perry Scanlan of Clarksville; her two cherished children, Morgan and Mason Scanlan; her parents, Mr. Kim (Linda) Nierstheimer and Mrs. Cynthia (William) Sites; her sister, Mrs. Melissa (Seth) Ranney; her grandmother, Mrs. Gwendolyn Wright; her niece and nephew, Chase and Chloe Ranney; her aunts and uncles, Mr. Steve Daily and Mrs. Shelly Schnupp, and Mr. Craig (Ronda) Daily; and her cousin, Mrs. Ashley (Brad) Stegall. She will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her dedication to nursing, and the warmth and kindness she extended to everyone she met.

A visitation will be held at Neal-Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home on September 5th, 2025 from 3pm-5pm with a short service in the chapel to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the children's education may be made here. Alternatively, a donation to Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in memory of Amanda Scanlan may be sent to Dialysis Clinic, Inc., Attn: Foundation Division, 1633 Church Street, Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203. Please indicate on the check memo line that the gift is in memory of Amanda Scanlan, or make an online donation to this foundation here. DCI is a national not-for-profit organization that provides care along the continuum of kidney disease, and your donation is tax- deductible as allowed by law. A celebration of life will be held in her hometown of Pekin, Illinois, at a later time.