Amanda Lee Horkey

Amanda L. Horkey, 39, of Canfield, passed away early Sunday morning November 19th, at the Cleveland Clinic, after a long battle with cancer.

Amanda and her sister Amy, with whom she shared a special bond, were born December 14, 1983, in Youngstown, to Patricia and W. "John" Mcie, as well as siblings John, Cynthia, and Richard.

Amanda was first and foremost a mother. She was a proud parent alongside her husband Larry, of a wonderful blended family with 11 loving children. She taught her children strength, independence, and love. Her life of caring for her children, as well as the thousands of patients she cared for throughout her career, has left a strong impact on her loved ones as well as the families of those to whom she provided care.

Amanda overcame many obstacles in her life. She accomplished much and her biggest achievement was becoming a nurse, which she practiced with care and compassion alongside Dr. Adel Youssef for many years. From the beginning of their relationship they shared a father/daughter bond of great love and admiration.

Amanda and Larry found each other fourteen years ago, sharing a life full of love and children, rollercoasters and amusement parks, concerts and Christian music festivals.

They were married October 1, 2011, with Adelyn joining the family two years later, completing their large and loving family.

Amanda is survived by her mother Patricia, her twin sister Amy (Oliver) Lacey, and siblings, John "J.J.", Cynthia, and Richard. She also leaves behind her beloved children; Ashley, Tyler, Robert, Austin, Austin, Ariel, Starr, Shawn, Sabastgen, Jesse, and Adelyn; her two grandchildren, Kobe and Aliyah; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, including Camryn and Daniel.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Family and friends may call from 10 AM to noon Saturday, November 25th, at the Davis Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman, with services to immediately follow at noon.

She will then be escorted in procession to the Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown, where she will be laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in Amanda’s memory to the American Cancer Society.