Amanda Jean Hackley

Amanda Jean Hackley passed away on September 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas, at the age of 35. Born in Amarillo, Texas, Amanda spent most of her childhood in the Texas panhandle and the remainder of her youth and early adulthood in Colorado. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Colorado Denver in 2011 and moved to Austin, Texas, in early 2013.

Amanda was actively involved in raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease. Her other interests included going to the beach, swimming, and rooting for the Broncos. She also loved playing games of all kinds, including cornhole, water volleyball, pool, bowling, and board games like Sequence. A proud pet mom, she rarely went anywhere without her beloved dog, China. At the time of her death, Amanda was living with her sister, Sarah, and Sarah’s husband and son in central Texas.

In lieu of a public memorial, the family asks anyone wishing to pay their respects to consider getting involved with or making a donation to The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics’ Volunteers in Medicine program. Visit https://nafcclinics.org/get-involved/ for more information.