My thoughts are with the Amos family on the anniversary of Mary's passing.  Mary always had a kind word and sweet smile for anyone, and I will always remember how gracious and humbled she was. I believe families are eternal,  and hope that Mary's family can take comfort in knowing that her love will always be present in their lives.
With much love,
Cassie Bullock 


I know Ms Mary Ellen through her daughter's music, and had the pleasure of seeing Dr Amos and Ms Mary Ellen at concerts. What lovely people who lit up a room. I lost my mother recently and I know that it's hard, but I believe our loved ones are still present in our lives. Ms Mary Ellen, until I meet you, I will remember the kindness in your eyes. And like Jimi says the wind whispers your name. Much love and prayers to the Amos family, the Dobyns family, the Hawley family, and everyone's lives you have touched.
Much Love, Casandra Bullock SLC, UT

I met Mrs. Amos twice.  She had eyes of blue that seemed to twinkle with an impish innocence. I wish I had known her better. But, in a sense, I didn't need to "know" her at all. Her magnanimous way of being emanated through her famous daughter's words, actions, and music. 
There is a space each of us inhabit on this earth. It is a space no other essence can possibly fill. Mary's essence will be felt, held, mourned, and most of all, cherished. My deepest sympathies to all of her friends & family members. May Mary run fast and joyfully, through the ethereal fields, with her ribbons undone...

Dear Edison and Family,  my heart is broken at Mary Ellen's death but I am so glad that she is no longer suffering here on Earth. She was one of the most gracious people I have ever known and supported all of you in her family with her whole heart. When she talked about family members, it was clear how well she was up to date on their lives and what was happening. Ed, I am sure that this is the most difficult challenge of your lifetime in both saying, "Goodbye," making decisions on how best to remember her, and thinking about your own life from this time forward. My prayers and love are with all of you in every way.

RIP, Mary Ellen Copeland Amos, with all of the saints of God!

Love, Frank

One of the great things of following Tori and her music has been how she wove stories of her parents and childhood throughout her legacy. Many have met Dr. and Mrs. Amos at concerts over the years, and were received with such genuine love and concern. My profound condolences to Dr. Amos, Dr. Dobyns, Tori, and all surviving family. My hope is for peace, healing, resolve, and continuance of beautiful vibrant memories of Mary Ellen Amos. 

Much love to the Amos family as they remember their beloved Mother, Grandmother, mentor, and friend. 
As a childhood friend of Tori’s, I was always warmly and  lovingly welcomed into Mrs. Amos’ home. Anytime  I was reunited with her, while attending a concert of Tori’s, she always asked about my family with a genuine love and affection. Such a sweet and gentle kind woman, I will always cherish fond memories of her and I send my sincere condolences to Dr. Amos, Marie, Tori, and all the grands! 

To the Amos Family:

Such great memories we have of your family when we were all at Rockville United Methodist.  With Tori and Brother Ed out front it was always clear that Mrs. Amos was the glue that made this family work.  A quite sweet lady that knew her strengths and how to effectively use them.  May God bless all of you.

Rest sweetly dear Mary.  Tell the northern lights to keep on shining. 

I want to thank you for having lived your life in service of others and for giving birth to such an Inspiring musical icon and figure your daughter tori is. There would be a huge void without you. Thank you mrs Mary Ellen Amos.

Love and light to the family and Mary Ellen's friends.  
Her memories will be with you always, just close your eyes.
Kara Marselle - Chicago

My memory of Mary Amos was watching an interview of she & her husband ( tho Mary did most the talking ha ha ha) Ab daughter Tori before a concert Tori was ab to do.  Mary has a way of expressing herself that held your interest. Now she’s at peace. She’s in Good hands. And I bet talking up a storm I bet.  I was blessed with identical twin daughters in 2001. Tori was expecting Tash as I were my twins.  I was told one of my twins would not survive after  their birth.  I had already named her Tori and her sister Kai during my pregnancy.  Well my Tori did survive! I played & sang Tori’s songs throughout my pregnancy.  Specially at night (while trying to get my huge belly situated) Id find a comfortable position & sing calming songs like Winter. Now my twins listen to and hv for 18+ yrs  Tori’s music.  And my Tori knows she is named after Mary’s daughter.  They were born with ginger colored hair & still have it.  All 3 generations of Mary’s  beautiful mouth passed down to Tori , then to Tash.  My parents are still alive. Married nearly 60 years.   I hope Marys family are sharing all the good times & feelings Mary brought them.  Bless you all.  I’ll check in again to read some shares & find a pic of my Tori and sister Kai to share. Margaret in So California

My heartfelt condolences to all of you. A fan of Tori since 1996, I love watching the Welcome to Sunny Florida interview with her and her husband. I can only imagine what a blessing it must have been to be loved by her.  Prayers, thoughts and hugs to all of you! 

With fond memories of Mrs. Amos and my deepest condolences to all who loved her. My most notable encounter was just before I finished nursing school; she was inquisitive and supportive during a tough time in life, and her graciousness will always be remembered. She is a lovely soul, and the angels are happy to welcome her home. 

My condolences to the entire Amos Family.  I don't know what to say, but I do know your grief is immeasurable.  How could it not be with a person as amazing as this?   To the Amos Family, I just want to say this.  When we see someone we love that's suffering, we might think, "I would change places with you to take away your pain."  I think I can empathize.  I hope I am wording this right.  Many many tears, but she is at Peace!  I know that doesn't make it easier for you, I understand!   I hope all of you have all the happiness in the world, but when that day comes, she will come running to you to welcome you to that Peace.  My Best to all of you and to her.

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I was never able to meet Mary Ellen, but I remember hearing stories about how kind she was. I have listened to her daughter's music for many years and it helped me through losing my father, and so many other dark and difficult times. Sending so much love to the Amos family and all of Mary Ellen's loved ones. 

My condolences to the family for your loss. I met Mary in Roanoke VA in 1996 at one of Tori’s shows. She was so kind to me. A beautiful spirit. I will always remember her eyes and smile. May she rest in peace. 

Dear Family:

I am a fan of Tori and have been since 1992.  As stated, many of us fans got to know Mary through Tori. I have read about and seen this beautiful woman's actions and adorable grin throughout the years. I wish I had the words for Pastor and for Tori, and for all of the family, the perfect, warmest, comforting of words possible. Please know that I am praying for you all during this time, and I send vibes of solace and warm blankets of comfort your way, you precious precious people. You are SO loved in more ways than one. This is not the end. You will see Mary again. God bless you. I love you all so much. I don't have to know you to love you.  -Cascadia Eve Joon

To Dr. Edison Amos and Family,
     Please accept my most humble and deepest sympathy in the loss of the Matriarch of your Family: your Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, long time Companian, Guide, and Best Friend. Surely she is in heaven now. I like to think of the 23rd Psalm. 
     Bear up and in time your heart will heal and seal inside the memory and love to comfort you.
Wishing you peace, comfort, and hope,
Carl Amos

My deepest,heartfelt sympathy goes to Brother Ed and the family I have been  a friend of the family for over 50 years We met at Epworth United Methodist Chapel  Mary Ellen’s smile and sparkling eyes radiated God’s love and caring whenever you were in her precense I treasure the times I drove them to Florida and their family farm and the religious retreats in New York At the retreat everyone was referred to as brother or sister Hence I continued calling them Brother Ed and Sister Mary .Sister Mary loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and soul She was one of God’s angels on earth Her knowledge of the holy scriptures was amazing  and when visiting with them we had morning devotions and my spiritual life was always enhanced Sister Mary was always thankful for God’s blessings in her life. I pray I can continue to share God’s love by my actions and words as she did Sister Mary’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to have known her. Sister Mary is rejoicing now because she can sing again and talk and she is with her son,Mike and her beloved parents Glory be to God

Had the honor of meeting you a few times. Especially when you sat behind me at The Royal Albert Hall. We had a long talk. I enjoyed every second of our talk. You were so nice..and had all the time in the world for me. I've treasured these memories since. Rest in peace Mary.

Heartfelt condolences to all the family. Beautiful Mary will always live and be loved in our hearts, even for those of us who only knew her through Tori's music.
Lots and lots of love all the way from Portugal.

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to the Amos Family.  I met both Rev. Amos & wife Mary when they lived near by Oakview & were with the Good Shepherd Methodist church.  I also was very  happy when my daughter Connie became friends with their daughter who was so very gifted & would play our piano so beautifully whenever she came by our house.  I remember Mary as a very friendly, loving person.  All the wonderful memories of Mary's life will help to ease the sorrow you now feel.  I pray that each day you will find strength in the love she shared with you.  I feel blessed to have shared some very special times with her.   Audrey Carder-Thurman  (Oakview) friend

Dearest Eagle Mary, in memoriam--you will forever be remembered during my lifetime.  You were and are still a lighthouse of beauty, grace, wisdom, and faith--all of which have profoundly changed my life.  You were so many things in my life, and you gave abundantly with your wisdom and words--and above all--your special way of loving--as my best friend, fondly, "Grandma Eagle Mary", a follower of Jesus Christ, a professional mentor, a caretaker and environmentalist, a brilliant grammarian and gifted storyteller, and wife of my other best friend, "Eagle Eddie".  I am deeply moved and grateful to have a cherished archive of love and memories in the years we've shared together.  You were and are an inspiration through every adversity.  Mary's Love was the pure essence of love; it was autonomous and intuitive; it was steadfast and real; it was strong and protective; it was ethereal, and is eternal; it was gentle and unconditional, in a commandment she kept life-long--A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. [John 13:34]  In losing some of her verbal capabilities, Mary's last great lesson was a Love that is untied to words and the noise of the world, that overcomes physicality and adversity, a love that overcomes our experience of this world, just in knowing [John 16:33]--To have loved one another, and to know this with absolute certainty, that I have felt Mary share a love that is as deep across as it is wide. [Ephesians 3:14-21]  I don't believe in endings, which I suppose is why I keep wavering in my verb tenses--so I will continue our embrace, Eagle Mary, and keep loving you on in my lifetime, in moments of your presence like a bluebird above a meadow--and, rejoicing with you in our faith. And I will try my best to love others as you've loved me.  This circle will not be broken.  
To "Granddad Eagle Eddie", I love you always--and, "Mary's Love" and prayers to the entire Amos family -- Josh/Ducky


My heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Mary Ellen Amos. What a lovely lady! 
I met her when I was just nine years old. I was lucky enough to become friends with one of her daughters and have remained close ever since. 
I have so many fond memories of her.  Lunches after church, visiting after school, and strawberry picking was a fun event. 
 I continued to enjoy seeing Mary Ellen through the years for various occasions in a  variety of places with family and friends. 
She had such a sweet voice that I loved and my children did as well.
I pray for peace to you Ed, Tori, Marie, and all of your  beautiful family during this time. 
Sending so much love always,
❤️ cc Connie 



The world is missing one of the greatest storytellers of all time today.  I cant begin to count the number of times I was entranced by the beautiful words of Mary.  She had the gift of language and an understanding of nuance.  She was a weaver of words and they always came from the heart.  Thank you for the many memories over the years and for always making me feel like part of the family.  All my love, Barry Lee.  

Sending our deepest sympathy and much love to the Amos family.  May you find strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time.

My heart goes out to the entire Amos family. This is a significant loss and I wish you all peace, love, and light.

More than a Tori Amos fan, I am a person as you are, and can relate. Love each other as hard as you can. May the universe comfort you.

I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Mrs. Amos several times at Tori’s Florida shows. She was full of joyful light. May her family carry that part of her, always. She will be missed. My deepest sympathies to the Amos and Copeland families. 

Oh Tori.  Oh family.  I have no words, only infinite love and empathy for your losses, candles lit, glasses raised in honour of the mighty Mary and of the legendary Beenie.  We love you all and are here for you, even from a distance.  

Love, Sarah from Rhode Island

To The Amos & Copeland Families,

I sit with tears as I write this. I did not know Mary Ellen personally, but I had the gift of meeting her daughter, Tori Amos in 2005. I want to thank Mary Ellen for being such a wonderful, inspiring mother to Tori. Without you, we wouldn't of had the beautiful music that held us all together from your beautiful, gifted daughter. I can tell you have instilled so much empathy in your daughter and I hope you rest soundly, in peace. To all your family members, I hope this passing will bring your family together even closer. I'm so, so sorry for your loss and my thoughts, energy, and heart are with you all, especially Tori, during such a difficult, heart wrenching time. Sending much Love and Strength.

My deepest sympathies to the Amos family.

My heart aches for the whole clan after the loss of your beautiful, loving matriarch. I hope you find strength and solace in the reflections of her that exist within all of you.   

 - Mae Bell Wilder

Mary, a wonderful and beautiful soul who will be sadly missed. Our condolences to her family, friends and all who knew and loved her.

Lise & Noah Gerrard xxxx

My deepest sympathy to the Amos family. 

Through her daughter, Tori, we were able to get to know Mary and how much she has influenced her music. Tori was never shy about her background and was very proud of her mom. I'm happy to have taken in their wisdom through the years and I must say that Mary has also carved a path for me in life in more ways than I'm able to by myself. I know many others would say the same.

I hope that the other side is real and that she's now happily dancing with the ancestors.

Sending love and light to the Amos family.

My condolences to the entire Amos Family.

My heart goes out to the family in this time of sorrow.

   Psalm 23:6 - ...and I shall live in the house of the Lord forever.
  Find peace in knowing  Mary Ellen is with her Father and He is well pleased.
  May you find peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. 

My heart goes out to the family during this time of sorrow. 

My condolences to the family. May the days ahead be as easy on your heart as possible. ❤️

My heart is with the whole Amos/Hawley/Dobyns family during this time of incredible loss and heartache. Sending love and light all the way from Chicago. 💙💙

My deepest and most sincere feelings to the Amos family. Through the enduring love and admiration of her daughter Tori and her commitment to share with the world her mother's genius and strngth, we were all able to gather little nuggets of wisdom from Mrs. Amos. For me, personally, they have impacted my perception on matters and comforted my heart. May her passing be light and filled with peace. sincere LOVE to all <3 

Ray and I send our deepest condolences to Ed and all of Mary Ellen's family.   Mary Ellen was so kind and welcoming when I attended women's fellowship at Potomac Methodist for the first time.   We pray for God's comfort to Ed in this loss of his partner in ministry and in life.

I had the great honor of meeting Mrs. Amos several times over the last 20+ years. My most treasured memory was a particularly deep and personal conversation I had with her in 2002 in West Palm Beach at her daughter Tori's show. RAINN was kind enough to gift me tickets as a thank you for raising funds, and the seats happened to be right next to the Amos family. I'd long been a fan of Tori's and thought she was the kindest, most generous,  and most genuine person I'd ever met. That evening with Mary and her husband made it perfectly clear that the proverbial apple hadn't fallen far from the tree. Mary invited me to join her prayer group that day, which seemed absurd to me at the time.... me being a random stranger and not a devoted Christian.  But really,  that's just who she was - a truly caring,  generous, welcoming, open person who cared not for your pedigree, and who just wanted to help.
I truly hope that heaven is real, and if it is, I'm sure she's enjoying all it has to offer. 
I'm grateful for her kindness and her exemplary maternal skills. I wish the entire extended Amos family the best in this difficult time.  Thank you for sharing her with us. We are better for it.

Deepest love for the whole Amos family. Farewell, Mary; you will be remembered by every life that you touched.

Sending love & light to the entire Amos family.  I wish you all strength & comfort. 

Here, In Bogota, Colombia; Sending Prayers to The memory of Mary Ellen. 
Prayers also to the inspiring family of hers. 
Thank You, and farewell, beautiful believer.

Sending love, comfort and peace for the family.  May she Rest In Peace. 

I want to send my sincere condolences, love and light to all the Amos family.  I came to know Mary through the documentaries and through Tori's musical tributes to her. She surely was an inspiration to all. May you find peace, Mary.  

I have felt deeply connected to all of you,  as my own mother was also from NC (Concord),  born in 1932, and suffered a fatal stroke in 2017.  Tori's music , especially Mary's Eye's, helped me through my own grief.  May you be comforted in your time of grief. Sincerely, Julie Zenel

Sending healing thoughts and comforting hugs to the entire Amos family during this difficult time. 

Sending love & comfort at this time to the Amos family. I’m forever grateful to have chatted with  Mary a  few times. Her Light shinned so incredibly bright, it without a doubt blessed all who have met her. May she find eternal peace. 

Such a bright light will never be extinguished. Lots of love and light to family and friends at this time. 

Sending all my  
love and condolences to the Amos family.  
My heart breaks for this immeasurable  sadness. 
The footage of Mary over Tori’s career has been beautifully captured and her memory will shine brightly through us EWF for all time. 
-Jenny Joy 

My sincerest condolences to the Amos family. 

All of my love to the family. I never had the chance to meet her but know how much she valued the community. 

I love de Amos' Family....  many persons in this planet love the Tori Amos work,  and we are sad... very sad... sending prayers an ligth for all the family from Chile.

My deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences to the Amos family.  I had the pleasure of meeting Mary years ago.  She was a kind, warm, and gracious woman.  May she now rest in eternal peace and may her spirit live on in the hearts of all who knew her. 

I feel honored to have met Mrs. Amos once many years ago. A very sweet & charming lady. Thinking about Tori & her family. XoXo. 

The Amos Family is in my prayers.  She has gained her wings and is now at peace. 

My sincere condolences for the Amos family during this time of grief. May Mary's love  and light continue on through your hearts and memories. 

I am so sorry for your loss.  Sending love, hugs and prayers to the Amos family.

Sending love to the entire Amos family during this difficult time.

Condolences to all the Amos family on the passing of Mary. 

My sincere condolences to the Amos family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. 

I am so sorry for Mary's passing, prayers and love to the entire family during this difficult time.

My sincerest condolences to Rev Amos and all of Tori's family.

My condolences go out to the family,sending so much love and light into the cosmos for them.

In honor of Mary's memory I send my sincerest prayers and love to all of her family. It was my privilege to have met Mrs. Amos once.  I will raise a glass in her honor. 

My heart goes out to you and your family during this dark time. Much love to you all and to Tori.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts  and prayeers are with Tori , her father and his family.  Mary will always be remembered for her  kindness and  warm heart. 

My condolences to Reverend Amos Tori and the rest of the family.  May Mary’s memory warm your heart and light your path forward 

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Mary Ellen Copeland Amos

August 5, 1929 – May 11, 2019

Aycock Funeral Home

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