Amanda Rae Jackson of Hamden passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at her home. She was born in New Haven on July 9, 1986 to her beloved parents, Paul F. and Claire E. (West) Jackson. Amanda was the loving sister of Courtney Elizabeth Jackson of Wallingford.
Amanda was a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University Class of December 2010, receiving Summa Cum Laude honors. She was an accomplished student, attaining the recognition of being in the Top 10 of all Connecticut state colleges in 2010. Amanda was a highly respected employee of The Guardian Insurance Company/Reed Group for 8 years. A free spirit, Amanda loved animals, environmental podcasts, and photographing natural beauty.
Besides her parents Paul and Claire and her sister Courtney, she is survived by her aunts and uncles, Carol (West) Izzo (Albert), Patricia West (Auntie Patsy), Susan Jackson, William Jackson, Kathy Sayward, Donna Becker and David Jackson. Amanda was predeceased by her uncle Stephen Jackson. She will be greatly missed by all of her colleagues, friends, and acquaintances, and her new little puppy dog Jax.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 5th at 12:00 p.m. in Divine Mercy Parish-St. Rita Church, 1620 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. Friends may visit with her family in church prior to Mass, from 11:15 a.m. until the start of the service. Masks, social distancing, and attendance limitations must be followed. In the event that you were unable to attend the Mass, a recording of the service is available here: Amanda Jackson Mass . BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden is in care of arrangements.