Amanda Kingery of New Palestine Dies After Golf Cart Accident – Community Mourns Beloved Coach’s Wife
The close-knit community of New Palestine is mourning the untimely and tragic death of Amanda Kingery, beloved wife of a local coach and devoted member of New Palestine Aquatics. The accident occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 12, 2025, when Amanda suffered a serious head injury in a golf cart crash. Despite prompt emergency response and medical intervention, she sadly did not survive.
👩👧👦 A Woman of Love and Community
Amanda was a compassionate daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and an anchor in her extended family. As a devoted wife to her husband—a respected coach at New Palestine Aquatics—she supported his mission and was often seen cheering on swimmers at meets and practices.
Known for her warmth and kindness, Amanda forged connections across the community—whether through school events, social gatherings, or sporting activities. She had an infectious positive energy that left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
🏊♀️ Community & Coaching at Heart
Amanda’s commitment to New Palestine Aquatics went far beyond supporting her husband. She volunteered at meets, served as a guide to young swimmers, and provided encouragement both inside and outside the pool. Her gentle leadership and nurturing spirit made her an unofficial coach and mentor to many.
Her presence at every practice and meet—smiling on the sidelines, offering kind words, staying late to chat—became part of what made the program feel like an extended family. For many young athletes, she embodied encouragement and grace.
💔 Family’s Grief and Community Solidarity
Amanda leaves behind her heartbroken husband, parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, and a close circle of relatives and friends. In their sorrow, Amanda’s family is profoundly grateful for the outpouring of support from the New Palestine community and the broader aquatics family.
A statement released by the family notes:
“Amanda was a bright light in all our lives—warm, generous, and loving. Her loss is unfathomable.”
🕯️ Honoring Amanda’s Memory
Funeral arrangements and opportunities to celebrate Amanda’s life will be shared by the family when they are available. A vigil is expected to take place at New Palestine Aquatics, where friends, families, teammates, and swimmers may gather to remember her warmth, kindness, and lasting impact.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to New Palestine Aquatics or a local brain injury awareness fund, reflecting Amanda’s supportive spirit and the circumstances of her passing.
🌟 A Legacy of Love and Community
Amanda’s sudden departure has shaken the community, but her legacy will endure—through every kind word, every gentle laugh, and every moment she spent nurturing others. Her presence shaped countless lives—especially the young swimmers whose confidence she uplifted.
In this time of grief, may Amanda’s memory be a guiding light: a reminder to cherish our connections, to support one another, and to celebrate the extraordinary impact one caring heart can have.
May Amanda Kingery rest in eternal peace, forever remembered, deeply mourned, and always cherished by the New Palestine community and beyond.