Amanda Colbert

ROCKY MOUNT – Amanda Leigh Colbert, age 25, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. Born in Orange County, NC on August 20, 1998, she was the daughter of John Henry Colbert Jr. and Shelia Gail Colbert. Amanda was preceded in death by her grandparents John Henry Colbert and Evelyn Hill Colbert

Amanda had a special love for animals, especially cats. She loved all music, going to live concerts and the mountains. But most of all Amanda loved her family. She will be deeply missed. Amanda made a difference in the life of everyone who knew her, and she leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter.

Amanda is survived by her Fiancé Jaylan Shawn Begley; her son, Jaylan Henry Begley; Godmother Sherry Joyner (Cristina Rodriguez); and her three brothers, Richard Wheeler, Anthony James Davis, Shawn Dale Davis; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Amanda’s life will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 12:30 PM at Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 8444 Town Creek Road Rocky Mount, N.C. 27803, with Rev. Allen Mills officiating. A burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the service.

Flowers are welcomed.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.