Amanda Lee Ross was born June 16, 1978, in Elkins, West Virginia, to Vidia C. Ross and the late Thomas R. Ross II. She departed this life peacefully on May 19, 2024, following a brief and unexpected illness.

Mandy, as known by most, brightened up any room with her presence, smile and witty personality.

Mandy always held a place in her heart for her first home in Elkins, however once she completed Elkins Junior High School, she attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Mandy obtained her undergraduate degree from Muskingum College in 2000.

She treasured her lifelong connections that were made through the Chi Alpha Nu local chapter. Following graduation, she moved to Columbus, Ohio where she would call home for the next 24 years. Mandy was a Human Resources Specialist and worked for various insurance & tech companies throughout her career.

Being that Mandy had “two” homes that were near and dear to her in the states of West Virginia and Ohio, her two main passions were the Mountaineers and Buckeyes. Not sure if she loved anything more than a fall Saturday watching college football with her friends, especially if Michigan lost!

One thing she did love more than football were her two nieces, Kennedy and Addison. Not having children of her own, her favorite role was to be an Auntie and the best Auntie she was!

Mandy is survived by her wonderful mother, Vidia C Ross of Cornelius, North Carolina.

She is also survived by one sister and brother (in-law), Natalia Ross Schooley and husband, Ryan, of Davidson, North Carolina. Natalia was Mandy’s first best friend and as Natalia’s older sister, always looked out for and protected her. In addition to her immediate family, Mandy is also survived by so many family and friends whose lives she touched in so many ways.