Amanda Mattos Sharp

On March 6, 2016, at the age of 23 Amanda Mattos Sharp left us to join her heavenly father. Amanda had a larger than life personality. She was fearless, spontaneous, outgoing, fun and a loving girl with a big heart. Amanda would admit she was stubborn and hard headed but that was who she was, she would say. She loved to read and write poetry and stories. She had the best laugh with eyes that danced when she laughed. Amanda had such creativity in everything she did from marketing her dad’s business to coloring with Aarilyn. She loved animals especially Lola and Harlie. Amanda would give you anything she had even when she had nothing. She felt compelled to help others. She loved her daughter more than so many could ever understand.

There were many great accomplishments Amanda achieved. She graduated from Bryson High School in Texas, studied at Boston Reed College and held a CNA license. She played basketball most of her young life and had many great coaches she loved. While living in Texas, she played basketball, softball and other sports. She participated in FFA. She loved horseback riding and felt the most free on the back of her aunt’s horse Smoke. Their bond was touching.

Amanda is preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Mattos, whom she loved very much. She leaves behind her most precious gift Aarilyn Lee Ann Sharp, Brother Jackson Mattos (best brother and BFF forever), father David Mattos, mother and stepfather Ana and Ryan Nicks, Emily Nicks, Rowdy Sharp, Marla and Shon Sharp. She had aunts, uncles and cousins: Jerry and Mary Jane Fagundes, Don and Cheryl Mattos, John and Angela Mattos, cousins, Jeremy, Brian, Natalie, Bridget, Ivan and Sasha. In Texas she had grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins: Les and Marie Bailey, Gregoria Bailey, Gloria and Keith Wilson, Andrea and Jimmy Stahr, Stacy Louch, cousins Reba, Alexis, and Mercedes, Bailey, Zachary, and Courtney.

Amanda left us all too soon; she knew there were so many out there that loved her. She had friends from Kings River and friends in Texas whom she loved so much and was hoping to see again soon. Amanda made friends with several others through her short life. Amanda never knew a stranger; many of you shared kind and supporting words with her when your paths crossed. She felt your love.