Laurel "Amy" Weeks
February 26, 1968 ~ November 8, 2022
Fairburn Southern Cremations & Funerals
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Laurel Amelia [Amy] Weeks, of Decatur, Georgia, ditched hercancer riddled body and hitched a ride on the lunar eclipse back to Source/Heaven/Home. Shewas 54 years old and too damn young.Amy was born in 1968 in Atlanta, Georgia to her ridiculously proud mother, Lyn Selph (Weeks)Riddle [John], who regularly declares “there is not a mean bone in her body” and “I hung onevery hysterical word that ever came out of her mouth.” After graduating from WoodwardAcademy, Amy attended the University of Georgia where she joined Chi Omega Sorority andserved as her Pledge Class President. Amy went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from GeorgiaState University before embarking on a career path that utilized her enumerable talents acrossmany fields, including founding the Southeastern Reiki Center before becoming a real estateagent/broker for the last 22 years. When not dominating a negotiation, Amy served as IntakeCoordinator/Foster Mom/Adoption Day Volunteer with her favorite nonprofit organization,Adopt-A-Golden Atlanta. This not only made her many fur babies proud but also introduced herto her soulmate and the love of her life, Jessica Randall Weeks. Their love brought joy toanyone lucky enough to witness it. In 2020 Amy and Jessica blissfully wed and then openedtheir own real estate brokerage, W Realty Atlanta. Upon marrying Jessica, as someone whoswore she never wanted children, Amy found herself in the surprising position of stepmother toTate, Avery, and London Thornton. The wonderful trio quickly proved Amy’s instincts wrong asshe embraced motherhood and absolutely adored loving them (which was fun to watch). Andto no one’s surprise, they adored her in return. Tate, who shares Amy’s love of games, recallshow “she felt like a second parent almost immediately.” Avery “has not had a prouder momentthan when [she] got to introduce Amy as her mom” at Sigma Kappa mother’s pinning. London isgrateful for everything Amy taught him, including his love of golf, and says, “It’s just hard to feelbad around Amy Weeks.” Amy is also survived by her younger (thank you very much) sister,Amanda [Travis] Szwast, who is most disappointed not to be able to blame the best sister in theuniverse for all the stuff she does anymore, her niece, Emma, and nephew, Finn, whom sheloved like her own and resisted the urge to steal over the years. Amy will also be missed by her“favorite aunt and uncle,” Alexa and Mike Selph, and the best cousins, Holly and Alex [Eugenia]Selph.Anyone who knew Amy knew she was put on this earth to make people laugh…if not always atthe appropriate time (save for the times she did it legitimately from The Punchline stage). Amyhad a knack for surrounding herself with the most amazing people; and she cherished, guided,protected, and endlessly entertained her family and friends. Her larger-than-life presence,sharp wit, pure heart, and glowing energy warmed all who loved her and fueled her to cross tenmarathon finish lines (most notably Pikes Peak). In recent years, her favorite past times wereplaying golf and globe-trotting with Jessica and the kids. Amy’s friends will also be interested tonote she still had one of those “two free cats” who is happily cared for and loved by their son,London.
Amy didn’t like to tell anyone what to do. And she certainly wouldn’t judge anyone’s choices...but if you need some ideas of how to honor her beautiful soul, here are some suggestions:• Donate to the Grady Health Foundation Cancer Center for Excellence• Wear flip flops in 27-degree weather• Give blood• Tell an inappropriate joke• Get your colonoscopy (the recommended age is now 45)• Foster an animal• Enjoy some live music (Amy particularly recommends Just Roxie)• Toast her with a Fat Tire beer• Stop and be present. Amy loved nothing more than watching a sunset on her screenedporch with her family & friends. Take a moment every day to be present with gratitude.
We will gather together to celebrate Amy on Sunday, November 13th, 2022 for an open housefrom 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at their home in Oakhurst, 212 Cambridge Avenue, Decatur, GA30030. Please bring your fondest and funniest memories of Amy to share with family & friends.
And if you’re looking to buy or sell real estate, W Realty Atlanta now offers divinely guidedservices.
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My beautiful wife, my best friend, my business partner, my soul mate, my everything. I will miss you every minute of every day.
Our family, only made complete with you.
Our wedding day — the best day of my life! <3
St Thomas — our favorite place
How many times did we go to Paris? Everything was magic with you.
I Love You, We are Family for Life and After Life! Thank you for everything Amy! Love & Prayers for the both of you Families.
To Amy’s loved ones and dear family, We are so sorry for your loss, and send our condolences during this time. May Amy’s memory be a blessing.
Sarah and I met Amy in 2006 and we haven’t stopped giggling since. Amy had the biggest heart and the funniest little jokes and expressions. We are so saddened by her sudden diagnosis and subsequent passing but are so moved that she passed during the lunar eclipse. She was so loved. Shine on Amy.
Remember that time you had stage IV cancer and accomplished your dream of playing at East Lake (thanks to a friend — but that doesn’t surprise me at all because everyone loved you)? You are the strongest person I know!
Remember that time you had stage iv cancer and voted because you believe in democracy? You fell against the wall twice in exhaustion and cried when the ballot didn’t record and you had to do the entire process again? My hero.
Remember that time you had stage iv cancer but you HAD to see our daughter at her sorority mother’s pinning ceremony? We stopped 3 times on the way up and even more on the way back to get you some pain relief, but you wouldn’t turn around. How lucky the kids are!
Ran many miles with Amy on Saturday mornings. She was truly a wonderful person. I cherish those times spent with Amy and pray for her family during this time.
Love from Grampy and Pauline
When I first met Amy I was skeptical at first, I had gone through that song and dance before. But she very quickly became a second mother to me. Her smile always managed to brighten my day, and she was so ready, willing, and happy to accept me and my siblings into her family. The outpouring of love and kindness she was able to manifest on a regular basis was astounding, that I hope to live up to one day. I hope I make you proud, and I hope you get a nice comfy cloud up there. We’ll talk about everything one day.
My deepest condolences to Amy’s wife, family and friends. The light absent by her physical presence is unimaginable.
My goodness, she LIVED right to the end, and that is the best obit I have ever seen! So fitting!
I was blessed to have known Amy.
The timing of our meeting will always be a strong part of my life story. In 2005, reeling from the end of my marriage as well as my office closing, I was lost to say the least. A mutual friend mentioned my predicament to Amy while on a run and without hesitation offered to see me.
See her I did, her kind and funny presence as well as her gifts of reiki and spiritual coaching helped me pick up the pieces, connect many dots and started a path in consciousness work that continues to this day.
Amy was an absolute Angel on earth – I have no doubt that her powerful loving soul was called to an important mission bigger than this earthly existence.
No better day than a race day with Amy Weeks.
No better aunt than Aunt M’Amy
The blonde, the brunette, and the redhead. Together, we took on the world.
Remember when we opened our own brokerage? I hung on your every word, your every piece of wisdom and instruction … and look what we created.
We found each other, and you never stopped battling like a goddamn warrior to stay with us. London asked if you could have a Viking burial since you were a hero.
I’m so grateful to have met Amy through Jessica and purchased my Stone Mountain home in December 2021. My son’s, who were my eyes and voice during my journey, said that Amy is “so nice”. I am forever connected and her spirit lives on .. my deepest condolences 💐 Lolita
My condolences for a loss that is irreplaceable, but her spirit lives on.. Lolita, Kyle, Tyrone Jr (TJ)
Amy, I am still loving you NO MATTER WHICH PLANE OF EXISTENCE WE ARE ON! Jessica too! Forever in my heart, David Barrett
Dear Jessica and Family, we are sorry for your loss and pray you find comfort in each other. May each day bring you a little more peace.
Every chemo appointment. Every radiation appointment. Every blood transfusion. Every iron infusion. Every CT scan. Every blood work. You never complained. What an example you were to our children …
You said when I met you that you didn’t want to be a mother. Maybe that is because you knew deep down how much you’d love them. You stepped in and stepped up and loved them so well. They love you so, so much.
You’d cheer me up with that Irish accent … so I took you to Ireland one fall so you could see what a real Irish accent sounded like. “See?? They sound exactly like me” you said. I laughed every single day.
I met Amy at a chili cookoff at Steinbecks more than 12 years ago. I had just moved to Atlanta and was lucky to meet my hilarious, supportive friend. We ran many many miles together. I remember a long run through Buckhead when I learned how bad her sense of direction was. I thought she knew the area; she did grow up there. We were lost and added several miles to our run which except for the hills, were enjoyable because as we all know, it was always a good time spent in her company.
I loved her, respected her, and miss her.
What a lovely piece about Amy! I remember her from high school as one of the funniest, wittiest people I’ve ever met! We were in many plays together, and really had such a fun time. She will be sorely missed! We love you, Amy!!