Purnell, Amy Manetta Posey (Age 57) of Port Tobacco, Maryland.

Amy Manetta Posey was the fourth child born to James and Christabelle Blocker Posey on February 24, 1953 in Bessemer, Alabama. She was a unique child who loved to talk and laugh.

Amy confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church Old Jonesboro under the leadership of the late Rev. W. C. Ward. Amy loved to work in the church and served in the youth usher ministry, youth choir, Sunday School and BTU. She was also a member of the Girl Scout Troop 249. Once in Maryland, Amy united with the Asbury United Methodist Church under watch care and later became a member of this congregation. She has always enjoyed singing and going to church.

Amy was educated in the Jefferson County Schools. She attended W. A. Bell and graduated from Brighton High School in 1971. After graduation, she moved from Alabama to Maryland and briefly worked at a local McDonald's.

Amy began her career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation on March 19, 1972 and was a dedicated employee until her retirement on April 30, 2010. Amy moved through the ranks at the FBI advancing to many positions and acquiring promotions. During her 38 year tenure, Amy received numerous awards from the FBI for her hard work and tenacity. Amy was surrounded by a mass of associates and friends at the Bureau because of her personality and her ability to get along with whomever she came in contact.

Amy was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Sylvester, on October 12, 1972. She was a loving and faithful wife until death. She was known for the phrase, "My husband…". This union was blessed with two loving daughters.

Amy had a positive outlook on life and always shared it with others. She never met a stranger and left a lasting impression upon anyone who met her. Some of her well known sayings were, "It's all good", "Give me $500.00", "Ain't no use of complaining", "My good government job", and "Let the Lord take care of it".

Amy made her transition to be with God on Friday, November 5, 2010 at her home. She was welcomed by her parents, James and Christabelle Posey; sisters, Idella P. Franklin and Janice P. Spain; grandson, Keith E. DeRamus, Jr.; and favorite niece, Tara S. Anderson.

Amy will be fondly remembered by her devoted husband, Sylvester Purnell, III. Her legacy will be sustained by her loving daughters, Bridget P. DeRamus (Keith) and Angela M. Purnell; grandchildren, Kyle E. DeRamus and Michaela M. Purnell; brother, James D. Posey (Rita); sisters, Barbara P. Ware and Mildred L. Posey; uncle, Eugene Blocker; aunts, Bernice Kidd, Betty Williams, Pearline Reaties, Mildred Collier, Inez New (James), Alethea Foster (Duey), Phyllis Cochran, and Cynthia Smith (Bennie); parents-in law, Thomas and Dolores Silliday; sisters -in-law, Olivia Trantham and Katrina Brown (Calvin), one great uncle, one great aunt, god daughter, Ashley Grant; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. Amy was most appreciative of the special care provided by Traci "Nippy" Sellman. Included in Amy's love circle were special friends who were forever faithful.

Her Viewing will be held from 6:00pm until 9:00pm with Prayer Service at 8:30pm on Thursday, November 11, 2010 in the Chapel of THORNTON Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640 and on Friday, November 12, 2010 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4004 Accokeek Road, Brandywine, Maryland 20613 from 10:00am until time of Service, 11:00am. Her Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Thornton Funeral Home.