Amanda Marie Hornback, 42, of Greenwood, formerly of Monticello, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her residence in Greenwood, Indiana.

Amanda was born on September 24, 1980, in Lafayette, Indiana to Kimberly S. (Mahoney) Loy and Jeffrey D. Hornback. They survive.

Amanda was a 1999 Twin Lakes High School graduate.  She then went on to graduate from DePauw University in 2003. Amanda received her master's degree from Canyon College. She started out her profession as a legislative assistant to former Indiana State Senators Brandt Hershman and J. Murray Clark, and current Indiana State Senator Vaneta Becker. Amanda was a lobbyist assistant for the American Cancer Society and the Third House, LLC. While attending DePauw University she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the Pom Squad, and started her own "Angel Dreams" jewelry business which was featured in the Indianapolis Magazine for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Amanda was also a member of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana. She enjoyed cooking, making jewelry, and playing board games. Amanda especially loved her family which she had special names for as well as her mother's closest friends. She had a huge passion for her pets and her extended family. 

Amanda is survived by her mother, Kimberly S. (husband George) Loy of Monticello, Indiana, father, Jeffrey D. Hornback of Lebanon, Indiana, brother, Michael D. Hornback of Monticello, Indiana, stepbrother, William (wife Leah) Loy of New Albany, Indiana, nieces, Claire and Josephine Loy, maternal grandparents, Ronald and Marilyn Mahoney of Monticello, Indiana, uncles and aunts, several cousins and dear friends.

Amanda was preceded in death by her, paternal grandparents, David and Marlene Hornback.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Monticello Christian Church 105 Gordon Rd. Monticello, Indiana.

A celebration of life service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Monticello Christian Church 105 Gordon Rd. Monticello, Indiana, with Rev. Benji Riddle officiating. 

Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana. 

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the Happy Tails Animal Care Center of Buffalo, Indiana (8954 N. W. Shafe Dr., Monticello, Indiana 47960) or to Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital (8402 Harcourt Rd. Ste 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46260). Envelopes will be available at the funeral home, the church, or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960 C/O Amanda. 

Miller - Roscka Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.