Amy Champlin was born on February 18, 1959, in Metairie, LA and passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at her home in Ruston, LA surrounded by her family and close friends.

Amy began working at a young age and developed an impeccable work ethic. She especially loved the many years she worked for Brett Lovett at Superlift Suspension Systems. Amy made many life-long friends there and throughout her life. She never met a stranger and loved to cook and entertain. Amy loved rodeos, line dancing, ballroom dancing and horses. She was a natural creative writer and had a flair for decorating and had such a creative mind. She loved her beloved cat, Essie.

Amy is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Page Ferguson and Bennie Fluker Ferguson; and also her children’s father, O’Brian D. Champlin.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Shane Champlin, Kimberly Champlin, and Kindra Sechler (Trey); her grandchildren, Derek McBroom, Zhane Bruffett, Jaxon Bruffett, Liam Sechler, Damien Nguyen, Shianne Champlin, Chance Champlin, and Kymbree Champlin; siblings, Roberta Ferguson Tiner (Wayne), Karen Ferguson Bruyninckx (James), Daniel Page Ferguson, Jr. (Lisa); along with numerous nieces, nephews, and many very special friends.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Amy’s caretakers at St. Joseph Hospice for the compassionate and excellent care Amy received. Many thanks to Susan Rice and her family for opening their home and caring for Amy when she had to be near Houston, and to Angela Graves, Heather Richard, and Laura Kirkland for their loving care.

An open Celebration of Amy’s life will be held at a future date where friends and relatives will be notified.

“So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” John 16:22

She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.