Amanda Lean Lankford

Amanda Lean Lankford, 66, of College Station, TX gained her wings on Friday, February 2nd at Scott and White Hospital following a lengthy illness.

Amanda was born in Knox City, TX on September 2, 1957, to Charles and Janis (Carver) Lankford. She spent her formative years in Knox City where she attended high school and was an excellent athlete on the basketball court.

Amanda was blessed with three children, Brian, Crystal, and Brook. After her children were grown, she entered nursing school to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. While attending nursing school Amanda met several young women who became her forever friends and the loves of her life. These ladies were inseparable friends who spent quality time by the pool as well as taking road trips to the beach.

Michelle Garant, Heather Bond, Wendy Garza, Lori Roderick, Kelley Grant, Kelley Lagrone – Bond. Words can never express how thankful Amanda’s family is to each of you for your unwavering care and precious friendship. You were her guardian angels on earth.

She is predeceased by her daughter, Chrystal, her parents, Charles and Janis, and beloved dog, Lily.

Mandy is survived by her sister, Lydia Peaks of Corpus Christi, TX; her children, two stepsons, five grandchildren who lovingly called her “Little Granny”, one great granddaughter, several cousins, and friends. Mandy dearly loved all her grandchildren, but she had a special bond and relationship with Crystal’s son, Kaleb Whittle of Knox City. They shared a lot of time together leaving Kaleb with wonderful memories to cherish.

Remembrances of Amanda will be shared at a Celebration of Life gathering later.