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Amanda Drain Obituary

Amanda Louise Weaver Drain, 25, of Kannapolis, received her wings on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 6, 1990, she was the daughter of Twila Prosser Weaver and Stanley Weaver. Amanda was a homemaker and a member of the Marching Falcon's Drum Line in high school. She was preceded in death by three grandparents. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Reginald Drain of Kannapolis; father Stanley Weaver (Penny) of Hypoluxo, Fla.; mother Twila Weaver of Salisbury; grandfather Jack Kelly of Fairview; daughter Nevaeh Drain of Kannapolis; brother James Weaver (Jasmina) of China Grove; sister Taryn Martin (Billy) of Salisbury; three nieces and three nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial Service: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Second Baptist Church, 807 Sweet Gum St., Kannapolis, NC with Pastor Gary Scoggins and Pastor Dennis DeLong officiating. Memorials: The family requests memorials be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4600 Park Road, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28209. Lyerly Funeral Home of Salisbury is serving the Weaver-Drain family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Jan. 7, 2016.

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B.j. Rogers

January 1, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Stephanie Williams

January 23, 2016

RIP BbyMma, I miss you so much. I am so lost without you, I never thought I would be here without you. I know you're in heaven dancing around n singing, tell everyone I said hey n save me a spot. I love you, spread ur wings bbymma fly high I love you

Lil Bitty

January 13, 2016

Amanda u we're the sister I never had we we're always together back in the day I really wish I would have been there for you more then I was u don't even begin to understand how losing you has hurt me I'm not one for expressing feelings or even being emotional around anyone but I cried when I found out u gained your wings I couldn't ever imagine life without u baby girl but now it's reality a reality that none of us want to have to be in I keep praying this is all a dream and I'll wake u and you'll be there with that I didn't do it grin. I bet marcs happy too see u lol he always had a crush on u growing up I'm sure u knew lol rest easy my sweetie see u on the flip side save me a spot with u and Marc until that day fly high baby girl smile and shine down on us as we face the difficult world without you I love u to the moon and back beyond infinity ALWD

January 12, 2016

Twila, So sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray God will comfort you and give you strength to face each new day. In Christian Love, Carlene Davis

Leslie & Gordon Guffey

January 10, 2016

May God comfort you all and heal your tears. She is in his arms and watching over you all now. Prayers for you all ! We love you !

Amanda Williams

January 10, 2016

Rip u had a heart of gold n will truly be missed n never forgotton fly high see u again

Jill Sidden

January 9, 2016

You will be missed Amanda, you were always a sweet and so nice young lady when we did the wrestling training. GOD has gained a wonderful angel.

Betty Jenkins

January 9, 2016

you will be missed a lot love you,you were like one of my daughters.go dance and play your drums for all the angels.

Shannon Ealey

January 8, 2016

James and sis I'm so sorry for your loss I loved manda like one of my own prayers for all of you at this time I'm here love all

Sue Boyd-Guthrie

January 8, 2016

My thoughts, love and prayers are with the entire family. I am so sorry about the news of Amanda. I pray for God to keep his loving arms around you and give you strength.

Wanda Kindberg

January 8, 2016

God must have needed this beautiful young woman for a reason we won't know until we see her again. Praying the peace that passes human understanding for this family.

Leanne Jernigan

January 8, 2016

There is nothing like a mother's love for her children, Twila my heart and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time <3

January 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss Twila, I can't imagine how hard this is for you. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Glenda Carter

Jim Wright

January 7, 2016

Twila, I was shocked when Patty at the China Grove Post Offive told me of your loss. Just wanted to let you know I am praying for strength and peace for you and your family. Jim Wright

B G

January 7, 2016

Prayers

Melissa Gallman

January 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss....my thoughts and prayers are here for you and your family.

January 7, 2016

We are so sorry for your loss. At times such as this, God can give you power beyond what is normal to help you to endure (2 Corinthians 4:7).

Jenny Anders

January 7, 2016

Rest in peace babygirl ill always hold onto all our memories, Prayers to all her family, reggie & nevaeh and all of her friends. ❤ please let me know if there is anything I can do. Love u always manda ❤

Norma Drake

January 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our prayers.

BJ Rogers

January 7, 2016

I send my condolences and love to an angel we lost on earth but gained in heaven much love sent

BJ Rogers

January 7, 2016

Will forever be missed

January 7, 2016

Praying for you and praying that God will help ease your pain...So sorry for your loss and if there is anything that I can do just let us know and I will do what ever I can to help.. Love you Reggie and Nevaeh..

Brandy Hargett

January 7, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. she was taken way to young but god needed her in heaven now she has her wings

Dana Vibert

January 7, 2016

Skip I am so sorry to hear about Amanda. My thoughts and prayers are with You and your family. God Bless.

Susie Tomlinson

January 7, 2016

So sorry for your loss

Amanda Drake

January 7, 2016

Amanda Louise, we are all going to miss you down here. Watch over us all and rest easy up there sweetie. We love you so much!!

Toni Megliorino

January 7, 2016

Twila, So very sorry about Amanda. May the Lord wrap his love around you and your family and comfort you at this time.
Toni

Brenda Locklear

January 7, 2016

Taryn & BJ my prayers & thoughts are with your family. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Brenda Locklear

January 7, 2016

Taryn & BJ so sorry to hear of the passing of your Sister my thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.

Sheila Dobson

January 7, 2016

Sending our sympathy to all of your Family. Love and prayers.

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