Mrs. Amy Sawyer Ely, 53, of Ridgeway, South Carolina, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Growing up in Saluda, SC, she was the daughter of the late George Wayne Sawyer, Jr., and Evelyn Davis Sawyer. She was the wife of William Dennis Ely, Jr.
Amy graduated with honours from Clemson University with her bachelor's and Master's degrees. She then worked as a CPA with Dooley and Company in Lexington, SC, for 31 years. She was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church, where she faithfully volunteered with the Children's Ministry and on summer mission teams serving in Kentucky, Trinidad, Alaska, and Utah.

As a mother of four, she regularly supported her children during their many athletic events, and special memories were made cheering with family and friends at Death Valley.
In her spare time, she enjoyed time on her back porch with her furry friends.

Survivors include three sons and one daughter, Jacob Ely, Caleb Ely, Luke Ely, and Abigail Ely all of Ridgway, SC; sister, Beth Sawyer O'Malley (Richard) of Elgin, SC; uncle, Tom Sawyer (Debbie) of Monetta, SC, aunt Ruth Jordan of Monetta, SC, and two nieces, Andrea and Hannah O'Malley.

The funeral service for Mrs. Ely will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Spring Valley Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. A private family committal will be held following the service. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring Valley Baptist Church Children's Ministry.