Amanda Louise Wheeler, 17, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Amanda was born in Belfast, Maine on September 25, 1998. She was attending Wando High School where she was beginning her senior year. Surviving are her parents, Peggy Wheeler, Scott Wheeler and her brother David Wheeler.
Amanda meant different things to different people. To her parents, Amanda was beautiful; inside and out. She was a carefree, happy little girl who grew up to be an artistic, loving and fiercely loyal young woman. She loved to laugh and always lit up a room. She was the light of our lives; a light that will always shine in our hearts.
To her brother David, Amanda was his best friend and his whole world. She was the only one he could lean on, the only one he could trust and the only one who truly knew him and genuinely cared for him. His world, along with everyone else who was impacted so strongly by Amanda will forever be a dark place, with the only light for him every day being the thought of her waiting for him at Heaven's Door.
Amanda's grandparents loved her big beautiful smile. She had a heart for the Lord and a compassion for others.
Amanda's aunts will truly miss her infectious smile. She embraced life and brightened their homes every time she came over. Amanda will be in their hearts forever.
Amanda's cousins were blessed to call her family. She was the most kindhearted, courageous girl who lived her life to the fullest while brightening up a room with her smile.
Amanda's friends loved how she was sweet to everyone she came in contact with. Her beautiful spirit, deep faith, and a contagious smile made Amanda loved by so many.
Viewing will be at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, on Wednesday, August 24 from 4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. The funeral will be at East Cooper Baptist Church, 361 Egypt Road, on Thursday, August 25 at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established to honor Amanda's memory, donations may be made in care of Peggy Wheeler.