INDIANAPOLIS, IN.
Amanda K. Sturgell 48 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born June 9, 1973 in Franklin, IN to Paul E. and Sally S. (McNeely) Sturgell.
She was a 1991 graduate of Franklin Community High School, attended Vincennes University and was a 1996 graduate of Ball State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She also was an accomplished semi-professional vocal performer. She studied classical music in her youth; participated in theatre and show choir throughout her high school and college years; sang at many weddings; and participated in competitive dance.
She had been a pre “K” teacher at Leaps and Bounds Christian Daycare in Indianapolis, IN for six years.
She was a member of Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church Trafalgar Campus. She was a member of the Voices in Johnson County and especially enjoyed singing; Mustang cars; animals; all types of music, especially jazz. Amanda especially loved attending and helping with Vacation Bible School. She loved traveling. Her favorite city was New York, and her favorite family vacation was to Myrtle Beach, SC. Amanda counted among her accomplishments her children, of whom she was so immensely proud, and her degree from Ball State University.
Survivors include her children Savannah N. Sturgell, Tobias B. Sturgell and Saharah A. Sturgell, parents Paul E. and Sally S. (McNeely) Sturgell of Trafalgar, IN, brothers David P. Sturgell (Jeanette) of New Harmony, IN and Matthew E. Sturgell (Bethany) of Germantown Hills, IL, eight nieces and nephews, two great nieces and several cousins.
Pastor Travis Taylor will conduct a service on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at 1PM at Mt. Auburn United Methodist Church Trafalgar Campus 375 Pleasant Street in Trafalgar, IN. Friends may call Tuesday June 22, 2021 from 4PM until 8PM at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and from 12 Noon Wednesday until service time at the church. Burial will be at First Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Franklin, IN.
The family requests memorial contributions be made for the care of her daughter Saharah A. Sturgell having checks payable to Paul E. or Sally S. Sturgell in care of Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) Franklin, IN 46131 with a trust to be established at a future date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.
