Amy E. Wells

Amy Elizabeth Wells

August 6, 1979 – November 25, 2025

It is with both heartbreak and peace that we share that Amy Elizabeth Wells returned home to her Heavenly Parents on November 25th, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and follower of Jesus Christ who passed away surrounded by those she loved.

She is lovingly remembered by her siblings-Kathy, Jenn, and Charles-and by her stepfather, John Williams. She now reunites with her mother, Laura May Williams, and her grandparents, Charles and Evelyn Young, who helped shape her early life with love. Amy was born on August 6, 1979, in Baltimore, Maryland, and later made her home in Camden, Delaware, where she spent most of her life.

She earned degrees in elementary and special education and chose to work in the building next to her children's school so she could be close to them each day. She created a refuge for her students. She celebrated their achievements, big and small, and advocated fiercely for those who needed accommodations. Many coworkers described her as a "beacon of light" whose presence made challenging days easier.

Amy had a gift for seeing the good in every person and every situation. One student, who had struggled with lashing out, learned through her patient guidance to hug instead. In a tender and providential way, one of those hugs helped reveal the illness that ultimately took her life. That discovery gave Amy and her family precious time to be filled with cherished memories and countless sacred moments together.

Amy served for years in Primary, Activity Days, and Girls Camps. She ministered quietly to sisters in need, and strengthened youth through her service. One of her favorite memories was sewing baptism bags for every child baptized that year. She had a gift for offering spiritual strength without fanfare, just gentle wisdom, steady faith, and Christlike love. Amy's faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life. She believed that the gospel of Jesus Christ is one of action through service, kindness, and devotion to God. This belief guided her life and comforts her loved ones now.

During her brief and difficult battle with cancer, Amy showed extraordinary courage. Through surgeries, treatments, and pain, she remained grateful, noticing and thanking every person who cared for her. She found joy in small things-even laughing over a Chick-fil-A lunch someone brought her. She fought with purpose, walking laps, hoping, and giving everything she had. Her strength, humor, and love persisted throughout this difficult time.

Amy's greatest joy, and her life's devotion, was her family. Amy and her husband, Ben, shared a deep and devoted love. It grew every day through the quiet work of raising their children, serving the Lord, and caring for one another in simple, sacred ways. As a mother, she poured her whole soul into each of her children: Anna, Audree, Abbagail, Adalyn, and Bradley. She knew their strengths, their struggles, and their divine potential. Even in her final days, when her body grew weak, Amy's heart remained fixed on her children. She laughed with them, played charades, and continued to comfort them as only their mother could. In her final moments, she simply longed to hold them close and tell them how much she loved them.

Amy's legacy is one of kindness, discipleship, laughter, courage, and unconditional love. To know her was to feel seen, valued, and lifted. To her children, she leaves the quiet confidence that they are loved eternally. To her husband, she leaves a partnership sealed not just for this life, but for the life to come. To all who knew her, she leaves the reminder she lived by: "Kindness begins with me."

We welcome all who share in the joy of Amy's life to join us as we celebrate her beautiful spirit.

Memorial Service
December 6, 2025 - 11:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
237 West Lebanon Road
Dover, Delaware 19901

As a family we recognize words will never fully capture the light she carried with her everywhere, the kindness she extended to everyone, or the quiet strength she showed throughout every season and challenge of her life.

We find comfort in the Savior's promise: "Come unto me… and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28)

Her family misses her more than words can ever express. Everything feels different and yet her love still fills every corner of our lives. We hold to the promise of seeing her again and being an eternal family.