Amanda Marie Walden
Amanda Marie Walden, age 19 of Richwood died unexpectedly, Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at home. She was born October 18, 1993 in Willingboro, New Jersey to Ken E. Walden of Newark and the former Lisa Marie Hughes.
She was a 2012 graduate of North Union High School. She and her family were proud that she was the only N. U. graduate ever with Down syndrome. She enjoyed playing with her dolls. She loved going out to eat, a couple of her favorite places being McDonald’s and Taco Bell. One of her favorite foods was meatloaf. Amanda loved pretending to be a rock star with her microphone and guitars. She was a very lovable kid and will be dearly missed by her family.
She is survived by her parents, Doug and Lisa Blankenship, Richwood; her memaw, Diane Hughes, LaRue; three brothers, Seth (Meghan) Hughes, Mansfield; Travis Blankenship, Richwood; Douglas (Tara) Blankenship, Marengo; an aunt, Tracie (Bob) Becker, Blacklick; and many cousins.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the family home.
Memorial gifts may be made to National Down Syndrome Society, 666 Broadway, 8th Floor, NY, NY 10012 or American Sleep Apnea Association, 6856 Eastern Avenue NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC 20012.
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