Amanda Samarrippas Ayala

Amanda Samarrippas Ayala, 45, passed away Tuesday February 21,2023 in her childhood home. Our mother was loved by so many because of her positivity and contagious smile. Anyone who came into contact with her couldn't help but enjoy her company and love her.

Amanda was born to Paul and Nellie Samarrippas on November 5, 1977 in Bryan,Texas. Her parents were her everything! Amanda enjoyed working her jobs such as running her own childcare facility in her home, Neal Head Start, and Early Head Start.In all that she did, she took pride in her work ethic.

Amanda met the love of her life, Adrian Ayala at the young age of 16. The two love birds got married on September 22,2001. Amanda and Adrian have been married for 22 years. They truly loved each other and were each other's backbone for the last 30 years.

Amanda enjoyed browsing garage sales, walking the aisles of the local Goodwill, and buying the whole Hobby Lobby. She loved making any holiday a major holiday by decorating the house from top to bottom. She loved spending all spare time with her children and grandchildren. They meant the world to her! Amanda's favorite place to be in was her church, Skybreak Church to worship her heart out. She loved serving and being a part of her sisterhood. She had a heart of gold and anyone who was loved by her was loved unconditionally and wholeheartedly.

Amanda is preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Samarrippas; Sister, Amelia Lopez; niece, Celeste Catherine Ramirez; Nephews, Jonathan and Evan Trapolino.

She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Adrian Ayala; 2 daughters, Sierra Ayala and Marissa Ayala; 1 son, Noah Ayala. Three grandsons, Kaleb Guajardo,Nikolai Ayala, and Julian Galicia; and one granddaughter, Luna Salazar. She also leaves behind her father, Paul Samarrippas. She leaves behind countless others who loved her dearly.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com for the Ayala family.