Obituaries

Amanda Christine Heaton Garner, 40, of Monteagle, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at her home in Monteagle, Tennessee, after a lengthy illness. Amanda was born October 28, 1982, to William Heaton Jr. and Debra Skiles Heaton in Wurzburg, Germany where William was serving in the U.S. Army. Amanda attended Richard Hardy Memorial School in Richard City, Tennessee and Paola High School in Paola, Kansas. She earned her CNA License and worked as a Home Health Care Specialist. She also worked in Rest Homes in South Pittsburg, Monteagle, Tennessee and Bridgeport, Alabama. She was employed at Food City in Winchester, Tennessee until her failing Health would not allow her to continue working.

Amanda was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Bill and Helen Heaton and brother, Christopher Heaton Sr.

She is survived by her two sons; Jonathon Coby Rogers, Cameron Neal Rogers; mother, Debra Miller; father, William C. Heaton of DeRidder, Louisiana; maternal grandparents, Donald B. and Patsy A. Skiles; uncles, Don Skiles, II of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Jerry Heaton of DeRidder, Louisiana; aunt, Pamela (James) Montgomery; nephews, Christopher Heaton Jr., Hunter Heaton; several step brothers, step sisters, many friends, including two special friends, Stephanie Orange and Stella Huffstuttler who provided moral support, companionship and assisted her whatever the need during her illness. They were always there if she needed them. Per her request, Amanda will be cremated.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home.

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper Tennessee officiating Pastor Darrell Nunley.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC. 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.