Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Amanda Louise Lawhorn

April 15, 1927 - Sept. 11, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 9/14/2008
SOUTH BEND - Amanda Louise Lawhorn, was born April 15, 1927 in Palentine, Arkansas to James and Mattie (Graham) Gardner. Louise attended the Christ Faith Mission Church of God in Christ, where she attended faithfully and the Pastor John H. Scott was her leader. She served as the church mother and missionary for many years, helping to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. She departed this life on September 11, 2008, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital around 3:30 a.m. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mattie Gardner. She had no biological children, yet she leaves a host of relatives and friends to cherish her memories. Louise is survived by special cousins, Willie and Elizabeth Stone of Adamville, Georgia, Delores (Calvin) Kiner of LaPorte, Indiana, Leshunda Kiner and her children, (Jo'Siah, Jeremiah and Joshua Gooch); and a special friend, Stacy M. Polk of South Bend, Indiana. A special thanks to Wilbert, Maria Bureau and sister, Katti Day-Stone of Michigan City, Indiana for all their help in the "Care-Giving" of Ms. Louise. Louise was a free spirit woman who loved children. Her favorite pastimes in her elder years were "spending time with her children", tic tac toe, funny cards and board games. Louise Lawhorn's spirit will be truly missed.

 

Funeral services for Ms. Amanda Louise Lawhorn will be held at noon on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at Greatrer Powerhouse Church of God in Christ, where the Pastor is Superintendent Charles Dowdell. Viewing will take place at the church one hour prior to services and burial will follow services at Swan Lake Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted with Alford's Mortuary.