Amanda Kirkman was born on April 6, 1970, to Carolyn Diane Kirkman McIntyre and Charles Kirkman. Amanda did not have any children, but she loved her only nephew Elijah Lang.
In her early years Amanda attended Harris Elementary School, May Sands School and graduated from Key West High School.
She began her career at the Marc House Garden Cafe and was currently employed at Fausto's Food Palace.
Amanda was very active in Special Olympics where she received several medals and 1st place awards, she recently received a Gold Medal in July 2025 in Paddle Boarding.
Affectionately known as "Manda" to her family and many that knew her. Amanda was loving, kind, joyful and full of life. Amanda always had a contagious smile on her face, she loved everyone that she met, and she has never met a stranger.
Amanda was proceeded in death by her mother Carolyn McIntyre, as well as her sister Elisa Lang and on July 16, 2025, the Lord called her home to join them in eternal rest.
Left to cherish the precious memories of Amanda's life and her smile: Her only Nephew Elijah Lang; 4 Aunts: Mona Holmes, Denise (Dennis) Butler, Martha Small and Min. Clarissa (Darron) Deane. 1 Uncle Bishop' Hilliard (Sharon) Lang. A very special Great Aunt and Uncle; Eureka (Franklin) Stevens. Also holding loving memories of Amanda are ALL of her cousins, her Marc House and Special Olympics Family as well as co-workers and a host of sorrowing friends.