Amanda Hunt Bayard Sullivan's Island - Amanda Hunt Bayard left this earth on September 1, 2021. She began her beautiful life on September 20, 1981, in Augusta, Georgia. Born to Dr. Walter John Bayard and Ruth Alice Sallenger Bayard, whom she adored, Amanda was a shining light. She will be greatly missed by her family members, the friends that she considered to be her chosen tribe, and all who had the honor of knowing her. Amanda graduated in 2000 from Dreher High School in Columbia, S.C. She went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from Tulane University, in New Orleans, LA, and a Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television from Savannah College of Art and Design, where she was valedictorian of her graduate school class. Amanda was a force to be reckoned with. Accomplished in every sense of the word, she established a successful career in film and television. While working as a Segment Producer on HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the show was awarded three Emmys and two Peabodys. She loved film, movies, dance, and music, in particular the Talking Heads. Memories of her signature laugh, red lips, sharp sense of humor, perfect complexion, dazzling hazel eyes, and loving joyful, open heart are cherished. Most of all, her vibrant spirit and abandon of convention inspired us all to be ourselves. She is survived by her loving parents, Ruth and John Bayard, of Sullivan's Island, S.C., and her husband, Eric Knapp of Parksville, New York. A memorial service/celebration of Amanda's life will be held in the fall; for more details and updates visit https://www.myfarewelling.com/memorial/amanda-bayard. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Amanda Bayard

Sponsored by J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel.

6 Entries

Lee Malerich

November 16, 2021

Ruth and John, the news about Amanda's passing leaves me moved and full of sadness for your family. I tried to call today. I would have found a way to attend Heidi's closing party to see you, had I known about your loss. Much love. Lee Malerich

Andy ANDERSON

September 13, 2021

JUST A NOTE FROM YOUR ISLAND NEIGHBOR TO LET YOU KNOW HOW SORRY WE WERE TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF AMANDA. WE WOULD SEE HER FROM TIME TO TIME OUTSIDE THE HOUSE ON THE WAY TO OR FORM HER CAR AND SHE ALWAYS WAVED AND SAID HELLO.

Please forgive the capital letters

We are sorry we did not get to know her better---Please accept our condolences

Andy & Carolyn Anderson ---and my mother Martha Anderson

CLAIRE MARTIN

September 9, 2021

Loving you Ruth Alice and John on these days of grief. Amanda's passing is the
saddest event and we are thinking of you two with much love.
Cousin Claire

Carol Boysen

September 9, 2021

Ruth & John,
You, Amanda, your family and friends have been prominent in my mind since Courtney called me on Tues 9/7/21. I know this is an unbearable time for you, but know you are loved and prayed for everyday. I wish you the strength to get through these first bizzare days and the courage to piece it all together to live on.

Take in the random acts of kindness, the love and great "Amanda Stories" that are all coming your way. I hear you have a house full of support.... it's okay to laugh, cry, or whatever gets you through the day... hte hour!

C.B.

Claudia Anderson Phillipps

September 8, 2021

Dear Ruth and John,
Bill and I are so sorry to learn of Amanda´s death. She was a beautiful young woman with a smile on her face always. We will miss seeing her next door. Our prayers are with you.
Claudia and Bill Phillipps
The Ark

Rick Bell

September 8, 2021

Ruth and John,
Paddy and I were saddened to learn of Amanda's passing this am. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We send our love and wanted to know that we are with you in spirit. God Bless!
Rick and Paddy Bell

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