Amanda Marie Barnes

Friday, Jul. 01, 2016

OGDEN – Amanda Marie Barnes died too soon on May 25, 2016. 

Amanda was born Jan. 25, 1987 in Ogden, to Jeanne and Kenneth Barnes of Hooper, Utah. She was raised in Roy and Hooper; she graduated from Fremont High School and then went on to the Ogden ATC. 

Amanda was employed at Birch Creek Mercantile in Ogden, where she loved her job and the people with whom she worked. She was a member of St. James the Just Catholic Church and also enjoyed visiting Summit Church. 

Mandy, beloved daughter, mother and sister, had two beautiful children, Isabella and Matthew. They were her greatest joy; she was happiest when she was with them. They spent many hours together listening to music, dancing, singing and playing with her dog, Abbie. 

Mandy was a great sister to her three brothers Philip, Kenny and Jake. She also was a special aunt to her nieces Emmy and Aleena. She enjoyed visits with her Grandpa Ernest and missed her Grandma Mary, who died just over a year ago. 

Mandy was a shining light that shined so bright on everyone she met; she had a bubbly personality and a sense of humor, a big heart and would do anything for anybody. She judged no one. 

Mandy was happy being with her family; they meant everything to her. She was very close to her mom; they were like sisters. She also enjoyed talking and laughing with her dad.

Amanda is survived by her parents, Jeanne and Kenneth Barnes; children Isabella Lucero and Matthew Barnes; brothers Philip R. Barnes, Kenneth H. (Megan) Barnes III, and Jacob R. Barnes; grandfather Ernest Nunez; grandparents Kenneth, Sr. and Doris Barnes; great-grandmother Lorene Herring; uncle Ernest V. Nunez; cousins Ernesto J. Nunez and Eduardo V. Nunez; nieces Emeeree J. Barnes, Aleena M. Barnes; a special friend, Jason Lucero; her children’s grandparents Ron and Liana Lucero; and extended family members in Wyoming, Idaho and California. 

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Nunez. 

A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James the Just Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent to www.leavittsmortuary.com.