Amanda Gabrielle Swartout

Amanda was a beautiful child, inside and out. She was kind and considerate, intelligent and thoughtful. She loved her family and was blessed by many friends. Amanda deeply cared for animals and aspired to be a veterinarian. She attended St. Nicholas School, preschool through 5th grade, then attended 6th grade at OLPH School. She was an honorary teammate on the UTC Lady Mocs Softball team. Amanda loved our Lord Jesus and was a member of Tyner United Methodist Church. Amanda bravely fought a brain tumor since October 19, 2009.

She was preceded in death by grandfathers J.C. Swartout and Stan Baker.

Survivors include her parents, Jeff and Kay Swartout, brother, Zac Swartout, grandparents, Debbie Baker, A.C. and Teresa Kennedy, and Margaret Swartout, and cousins, Jamie Peluso, Zoe Robinson and Tucker Robinson.

Memorial services will be held at 5 PM on Friday, April 22, at Tyner United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Haskins, Rev. Charles Lippse and Rev. Janice Robbins officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 3 and after the service.

Many organizations assisted Amanda during her illness. Memorial contributions may be made to: Tyner United Methodist Church, St. Nicholas School, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, "Amanda's Toy Closet" at LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House-Memphis, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Lana's Love, Hospice of Chattanooga, and Friends of Jaclyn. Because of her concern for homeless animals, contributions may also be made to the Humane Society, "Amanda's Acre" at McKamey Animal Center, or ASPCA.

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Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.