Missing you today, my sweet friend. Happy heavenly birthday. I wish we were spending it together. Love you!

I miss you every day, my friend! I think of our fun and happy times, the joys and disappointments we shared and it always makes me smile. This is a crazy time right now and all of us are in need of a dose of your kindness, tolerance and grace.  The world is missing a much needed point of light with your absence.

Good morning Darlin' and Happy Birthday! I'm sitting here in the dark thinking of past birthdays spent with you. You never wanted any parties or fuss, just a quiet dinner perhaps, some music, reminiscing about past days of laughter and fun with family & friends.

Many of us who are still bound to Earthly confines long for peace. Our world struggles with wars and strife. Evil seems to be everywhere, but I am hopeful of a new dawning of a greater realization of the masses of the need to surrender fully to God in our lives and His love, which surpasses our understanding. Pray for us my love and may you continue to rest in peace until we meet again.

Amanda, there’s a storm rolling in this afternoon and I am watching it, thinking of you and how you enjoyed this kind of view. I can hardly believe that it's been a decade since you departed, yet your legacy lives on, inspiring me every day with your kindness and grace. Your memory stays close to my heart, and your namesake is a constant reminder of your sweet soul. I miss you, my friend, but the thought of your soul living on due to God’s grace comforts me. We will meet again one day, and we will share laughter and love anew.

My Darling Amanda,

As I sit here this morning in remembrance of all of our good times together, thoughts of many hours spent on beaches with you persist.  Whether driving, walking or sitting, some of our deepest encounters with the awesome power, beauty and grace of God were most evident in those moments. 

We spent hours together enjoying either the serene lapping of gentle waves rolling in from the Gulf, or the crashing ones charging towards us during an Atlantic thunderstorm.  Although the occasional conversation arose, it was the more frequent occurrences of loving glances, gentle touches, hugs and kisses in silence which now dominate my memories.  Ten years later, those wonderful feelings of deep love we shared at Vero Beach during such periods together bring me now a sweet warmth in my heart and smiles to my face.

Confident that you are now basking in His constantly present glory, together with other family and friends who also have departed this Earthly existence, I wish you peace.  I ask for your continuing prayers for our beloved country, family, friends and myself still here, that we too may join you at the allotted time in that paradise with our Lord and savior.

Happy anniversary my love.

Nine years… hard to believe it has been that long.  I still get a big smile every time I look at a clock and it’s 5:55, the time that angel awakened me on 4/12/13 commanding me to find you.  Yesterday morning’s sign was the second in a week.  Chuckling I said, “I know, I know tomorrow’s the anniversary!”

I miss you Darlin’, but I’m so happy you are basking in His arms now.  Peace be with you my love.

I awoke this morning from a dream of you, dear Amanda. We were sitting in the lobby of the 5th floor of dorm 21, two grown older women , laughing and talking about our lives and loves, like two 19 year olds. It was like you were still here. It was a hug from one of heaven’s kindest, funniest angels. Thank you.

Happy Birthday Darling!

I’ll continue to miss your warm smile and gentle caresses until we can be reunited.  No matter the relationships I may have yet to experience in my earthly life, you will always be my soulmate.

Continue to revel in His divine presence with you now, as I look forward to joining you someday in that heavenly worship celebration.  Peace be with you Amanda.

                               

I miss you every day, Amanda. I hope that heaven appreciates your warmth and wit because I surely do miss them!

It's difficult for me to believe it's been six years since your passing, Amanda.  Last weekend I again had an opportunity to "take a stroll down memory lane" by viewing photographs of you, us, family members and friends over the years.  Although such sessions still result in bittersweet emotions, their emphasis now is on the "sweet", rather than the "bitter".

My joy lies in my confidence that you now relish in your daily walks with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and that personal relationship with Him you'd told me you never fully realized during your life on earth.  I'm also very grateful that you do not have to endure the present, and increasingly degenerating, social and political climates in our nation and world.

I pray that you have also been reunited with those family members and friends who have passed from life in this world and now also enjoy that divine presence.  Please prepare a place for me, Darling.

My Darling Amanda,

Though a year has passed, it seems but a day since I held up your head in my hand, stroked your alabaster face, as you breathed your last.  What a painful, yet beautiful memory of a love redeemed... another grace bestowed by our forgiving Lord.

Though a scar will forever emboss my heart, the wounds have finally healed, the sting is gone.  I am eternally grateful for the lesson on unconditional, sacrificial love which Love itself sent me out to discover through observation of, and participation in, your life of love.  What an honor it was to have been loved by you Amanda.

I now joyfully venture onward, assured of your now peaceful, painless, glorious living in the constant presence of God!  You have achieved that reward of the most personal relationship with Him, a reward  you spoke of longing to feel and one which you rightly deserved.  May the peace of our Lord and Savior be with you forever my love and by the grace of God may I one day join you again to sing praise to Him evermore!

You know how much song lyrics often speak of my heart in a manner I cannot surpass.  Tonight I heard Sarah McLachlan's "I Will Remember You":  
Weep not for the memories
But once there was a darkness, deep and endless night
You gave me everything you had, oh you gave me light

Remember the good times that we had
Weep not for the memories
And I will remember you.

And another of Sarah's, "In the Arms of An Angel":
Spend all your time waiting for that second chance
And it's hard at the end of the day

You're in the arms of an angel
May you find some comfort here.

Happy Birthday Darlin'... I will remember you.

Amanda, on your birthday, although your passing is indeed on my mind, I choose to celebrate the life of an amazing woman who made a difference and improved the lives of all whom she touched.  You live on through your constant, kind, loving gestures while walking on earth.  This world was blessed by your presence.

Today I finally wrote captions on photos to send to your Mama and composed a note to her on an Abigail card.  I thought that selfless little act of giving would honor you and pull me out of the dark place I've occupied today.  Relief did visit my soul, but it's time was fleeting.

 Though you know I speak to you daily, I have avoided this guest book, but could not allow Valentine's Day to end without a short entry.  I miss you terribly Darlin. The memories of our marathon phone discussions, the photos shared of past events and current smiles, longing glances, plans for our future together and those precious days God granted us together, are bittersweet vignettes.  They make me smile, they make me cry; they inspire me, they haunt me. I am incomplete without you Amanda.

No Valentine of mine could ever come close to the one God's granted you, my love.  Rest in your well deserved peace and know that I will forever be grateful for your lessons on love which you have etched upon my soul.  Happy Valentine's Day, Darlin'.

It has been three months since you left us.  Sometimes it feels like an eternity, others it seems as though I was talking to you just yesterday. I still find myself reading things, seeing things and thinking, I've got to share that with Amandashe would get a kick out it.  I miss your wit, your laugh, I just miss YOU, Amanda Marie! Totally selfish, but my life was better when you were here to share it.

Amanda - I did not know you were sick. You were a good friend and leader to us on the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. It was good to get back in touch on Facebook. I am very sorry I did not get to say goodbye or how much I valued your friendship and quality as a human being. I know you are in a better place now, and I lift my prayers up to you.

Amanda
You are in my prayers and will always be in my heart.  I was blessed to have worked with you, served with on the board of Naples Alliance for Children with you and shared our experiences conserning our Moms.  You will be missed my friend.
Susan Cianflone

To Amanda's loving family & friends, we were all better to have had her in our lives; gone far too soon - she'll be missed dearly.  I'll always treasure our talks about families, pets, music, even (!) real estate - Amanda was a special woman.  Rest in peace; peaceful thoughts of condolence to those who loved her.

While I only had the pleasure of working with Amanda for 5 of her 23 years at Northern Trust, she was always the consummate professional and a true joy to work with. She will be dearly missed by all of her colleagues and the many clients who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Amanda,
Our lives have been woven together since high school in many unexpected ways.  We have shared our marriages,cancer journeys and more importantly a friendship that has lasted these many decades. When my letter was read at your father's funeral I never dreamed that I would be writing one for you.  Your sweet spirit will always live on in my heart!

Amanda Barbara and I so enjoyed seeing you at the last Clayton Reunion.

Your time on earth was cut short but you made your Mark and everyone loved you.

May you rest in peace my friend !

Amanda I am glad I knew you in grades 2-7 in Clayton,Alabama-Even though 45 years passed before we saw  each other again I felt as though no time lapse was there-You were the same person -Glad I got to communicate over FB-We will miss you dear Amanda and RIP!

I  so appreciated the time and effort you gave as a fellow Board member with the Naples Alliance for children. You will be missed

I will miss you my friend. Your sweet southern charm captured all who had the pleasure of knowing you. My heart is heavy but I know you're complete, whole and comfortable in the arms of our Savior.

I will miss you, dear friend. You were always an example to me and the embodiment of the definition of bravery, doing the right thing even when it was the hard thing. But it is your joy of life, your sharp wit and your compassion for all living things (well, except bugs, you never cared for them) for which we will remember you. The catchphrase for Delta Gamma these days is "Do Good." They must have been thinking of you, sister.  I am sad now but I will always smile when I think of you, as will all the others whose lives you have touched. My life is better because you were in it.

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Your loss is shared.d by many.  Dan lafoy

Your sweet soul will be missed by all.  I am most grateful for the precious time we spent together this summer at our 60th Birthday party...RIP dear friend...May your family find comfort at this time    Til we meet again...

Dearest Amanda, you will remain in my heart forever.
Maribel Martinez

Amanda was so full of energy and life.  She was positive, uplifting and pleasant.  So many will miss her. Another Delta Gamma angel is flying high.

Amanda's warmth and southern charm always made my day a bit brighter. I will miss seeing her Facebook posts.

You were such a wonderful example to us all of love, caring and true friendship.  The class of PBGHS 1972 has lost one of its best.  We will miss you and your wonderful spirit.  Rest in Peace dear Amanda. Until we meet again...

Dearest Amanda, so many good memories with you for many years.  You planned the best shopping afternoons when I came to Naples, and we enjoyed good restaurants with delicious chocolate desserts!

You are the bravest person I know, you accepted your many health problems with dignity and resilience.  You will always be my role model for the way you coped with life's challenges and  the many sacrifices you made through the years to support your family.

I remember 30 years ago when you, Ted, Mike and I spent an evening drinking way too many margaritas and singing into "Mr. Mike" and dancing at your house.  An extraordinary evening of fun, and horrible hangovers.  As we grew older, we learned moderation.... usually.

I love you my dear friend, and I'll miss our open heart conversations, support of each other, your delightful sense of humor, and wonderful southern accent.  As we often said, we are remarkable women!  My Naples visits will not be the same without an afternoon with you.

May God keep you under his wings of love forever my friend.
RIP sweet Amanda so  glad I saw you and your beautiful spirit last March. Class of 72

We will keep you alive in our thoughts and remember you when we gather. We are holding your family in our prayers.

We don't always reach that healing place here but what a peace and true healing (no more sickness no more pain)has dear Amanda gained.My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and to the many many she had touched with her grace and charm. God keep you all.

The Good Lord needed an angel so he chose, you, My Precious Friend. You will always remain in my heart as My Sweet, intelligent, loving, dedicated friend and Dear Southern Belle. Always in my heart you will forever remain!!

Going to miss you my friend. I know you are ok. To your family I will keep you in my prayers. May the God of all comfort you.  My mom, Joyce Creech & myself went to Lighthouse Baptist, she sends her condolences also.

May Amanda's beautiful soul rest in peace.  She will be missed here by so many that she touched.  May God bless her family and friends with peace and comfort at this sorrowful time.

Amanda..so sad to see you go.  Going to miss seeing your upbeat and charming posts on FB.  Fly high and spread that southern charm & grace among the white flock among you.  R.I.P.......

May God grant peace to the soul of His handmaid Amanda and fond memories to her family and friends. May her memory be eternal.

I will forever cherish Amanda's true Southern charm. The 60th Trip Around The Sun weekend would not have been such an historic event without our own Georgia Peach at the front and center. Amanda shared so much love and devotion with everyone. May her family and friends find comfort and peace in knowing how much she was adored by the entire class of '72. RIP my dear sweet friend.

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Amanda Marie Trammell

September 21, 1954 – November 13, 2014

Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens

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