Amanda Louise McDonald, 42 of Pleasant Valley, Mo passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at her residence. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052 with burial to follow in Buckner Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the chapel. Amanda was born. September 14, 1977 in Independence, MO. She grew up in Independence and graduated from Fort Osage high School in 1995. She had worked as a waitress for several years She enjoyed…all types of music, dancing entertaining friends and just being goofy. Survivors include; her mother, Elizabeth McDonald of the home; 2 daughters, Rileigh Smith and Alyssa Botz; siblings, TJ Cangelosi, John Gant, Christy Petrosino and a host of other family and friends. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)