Colonel Anna Amos (Ret.) COLUMBIA - Funeral services for Colonel (Ret.) Anna Amos will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the Bible Way Church of Atlas Road with entombment in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Jannie R. Jackson Women's Center, 2527 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC. Viewing will be held today beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Leevy's Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel. Born in Charleston, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Johnson and Louise Rowe Johnson. She graduated from Charleston High School and attended Baptist College (Charleston Southern University). She began her law enforcement career with the South Carolina Public Service Commission and in 1999 she made history by becoming the first female Lt. Colonel at the S. C. Department of Public Safety. She rose to the rank of Colonel and retired from the State Transport Police Department in 2008 to take a position with the U. S. Department of Transportation as the Director of the Office of Safety Programs. Surviving are her daughter, D'Ann Amos; a son, Daniel Amos; sisters, Betty (William) Kenny, Grace (Harold) Roach, Mildred Pease; brothers, George (Betty) Johnson, James (Jonetta) Johnson, Larry (Diane) Johnson; goddaughter, Jiya Bali McCray; her caregiver, Kaitlyn German; nieces; nephews; cousins; other loving relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition; www.ovarian.org/donate.php. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
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Learned of Anna's passing today and was sadden to hear of it. I too knew Anna from Charleston High, we were cheerleaders and members of the same graduating class '76. Although the years and distance separarted us, she wasn't forgotten. To Anna's family and especially her children I extend my deepest sympathies. Be encouraged in knowing that GOD loves us best.
Marva Black
November 26, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Amos family. Anna was such an inspiration and I am so thankful that our paths crossed in life. Rest in peace my friend.
Linda Lewis-Pickett
November 12, 2014
To Anna's family, May God comfort each of you through your loss and keep your memories close to your hearts.
Edna Edwards Williams, Summerville, SC
November 11, 2014
I am saddened at the loss of Anna. She was a beautiful person in side and out, always smiling and a good friend to all who knew her. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Brenda (Williams) Stephens
November 9, 2014
To the family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Anna was such a beautiful and courageous person. I can't stop thinking of her. I just pulled out my high school memory book because I remembered that Anna had signed it just before we graduated. I've read it over and over since I learned of your loss. She wrote that we would always be friends and I believe we were. Time nor distance could change the friendship we had.
In times such as these keep the faith that God will comfort you. May you find peace and strength in the memories of your loved one, Anna.
Darlene Marshall
November 9, 2014
I will always remember you as the truly beautiful spirit that you were at Charleston High School! Rest in peace, my dear sister.
Deborah Powell Anderson
November 9, 2014
I remember Anna as a very beautiful young lady from high school. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sandra Phoenix
November 9, 2014
I am deeply saddened by the loss of this very special woman who befriended me during one of the most difficult times of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, in deepest sympathy.
Karen Warnecki
November 8, 2014
In times such as these you know there is a God, the only God who heals from the heart . May his peace surround you and his love remind you that you are never alone. Prayers will continue to go to the Father God on you behalf,
Josette Williams
November 8, 2014
I'm sorry to hear about Anna's passing. She was a wonderful and kind person and good friend while we were in high school. May God comfort you and give you peace now and always.
Carol Allen
November 7, 2014
Prayers be with yall. In time it will heal. I understand the feelings.
Monica Young
November 7, 2014
D'Ann and Daniel,
Please accept my deepest sympathy with Anna's passing. She was such a genuine soul and cared for you both deeply. She always talked about how proud of you she was. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy Hebert
November 7, 2014
We are sorry for your loss; we will continually keep the family uplifted in prayers. Shirley and Wanda(Allan Park, Chas.SC)
Wanda Smalls-Smith
November 7, 2014
To the family:
May the God of peace who surpasses all understanding grant you comfort at this most difficult time.
November 7, 2014
Words can not express the sorrow I'm feeling at this moment of hearing of Anna's passing. Anna and I were members of the Morris Brown AME Church Young Adult Choir with a beautiful voice when she lived in Charleston and was a beautiful person and an amazing friend. Please know that Anna will be truly missed and prayers go out to D'Ann, Daniel and family. God bless.
Bernice Capers
November 7, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Anna at State Transport Police and she was always pleasant and loved her job. May God give you peace in the coming days.
November 7, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Katherine Jackson
November 7, 2014
To the Amos family:
May the memories you shared bring lasting comfort now and in the months to follow. And remember that God is always near to those broken at heart.
Tolbert
November 7, 2014
It is with heavy heart I lift the Amos family in prayer. Anna is a soul lost all too early. May God keep all of you in the palm of His hand.
Dianne Graham
November 7, 2014
Sorry for your loss. The GOD of all comfort will give the family the needed strenght to endure at this time.
Washington
November 7, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Belinda Washington
November 7, 2014
To the Amos Family,
My heart goes out to you in the lost of a beautiful soul. I cherished the times that I spent with Anna in Charleston. She will be missed by all that loved and knew her. Continue to look to the Lord that will give you the strength to make it through.
Min. Viola Ravenel Mack
November 6, 2014
November 6, 2014
I was devistated when I saw this obituary. I am a retired Summary Court Clerk who was lucky enough to have worked with Anna before she moved to Columbia with her promotion. I am so sorry for your loss but hope and know she is now at peace . My love to her family. She was a beautiful being who is now a guardian angel.
Tammy Solomon-Conner
November 6, 2014
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