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Amanda Jean Parkey

1985 - 2015

Amanda Jean Parkey obituary, 1985-2015, Portales, NM

BORN

1985

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Muffley Funeral Home Inc.

1430 Thornton

Clovis, New Mexico

Amanda Parkey Obituary

Amanda Jean Jackson Parkey, age 30, and Infant Danielle Ann Parkey of Portales, NM passed away Saturday October 17, 2015, in Curry County. Visitation will be held at Muffley Funeral Home Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Friday, October 23, 2015, from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Closed casket services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Parkland Baptist Church with Pastor Wayne Boydstun officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Jerred Cogdill, Travis Reid, Joshua Earle, Christopher Jackson, Mike Stetter, Steven Schaap, JoJo DeLa Rosa, and Russell Craig will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be her cousins and all friends of the family.
Amanda was born October 1, 1985, to Richard Wayne Jackson and Vicki Jean Bond Jackson in Portales, NM. She married Matthew James Parkey August 6, 2011, in Lubbock, TX. Amanda received a Bachelors degree in Psychology from WT and a Masters degree from Texas Tech. She worked as a DWI Probation Officer for Magistrate Court. Amanda attended Parkland Baptist Church with her family. She enjoyed camping, golfing, shooting, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Matthew Parkey of the home; son, James Michael Parkey of Portales, NM; parents, Richard and Vicki Jackson of Clovis, NM; grandparents, Darryl (Gail) Bond of Clovis, NM and Sharon Jackson Meeks of Texico, NM; brother, Brandon Wayne Jackson (Myca Ward) of Clovis, NM; in-laws, Michael Kent (Quaylene) Parkey, and Betty Lavon Parkey of Portales, NM; two sisters-in-law, Allison Michelle (Russell) Craig and Kelly Madelle (JoJo) De La Rosa of Portales, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Edward "Grits" Jackson, Velma Ann Bond, and Leon Meeks.
A memorial fund has been set up in her name at the Bank of Clovis, 300 N. Main Street, Clovis, NM 88101.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home (575)762-435 www.muffleyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribune from Oct. 20 to Oct. 21, 2015.

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October 26, 2015

Condolances to the Parkey Family. My thoughts and prayer are with you.
Roberta Cohen

Stant Bryan

October 21, 2015

Although I only knew Amanda a short while, her magnetic personality and heart-warming smile will stay with me for the rest of my life. My condolences go out to Matt, James and to all that knew and loved her. She will be missed, but her memory will burn bright for an eternity. R.I.P. Sweet Amanda.

Vanessa Lucero

October 21, 2015

Condolences to all who cared for and loved her and Danielle. I will remain to keep you in my prayers. May your hearts be healed by the love of family and friends.

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Oct

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Muffley Funeral Home Inc.

1430 Thornton, Clovis, NM 88101

Oct

23

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Muffley Funeral Home Inc.

1430 Thornton, Clovis, NM 88101

Oct

24

Service

10:00 a.m.

Parkland Baptist Church

NM

Oct

24

Burial

Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens

NM

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Muffley Funeral Home Inc.

1430 Thornton, Clovis, NM 88101

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