Carolyn Ames

Her Journey Apostle Carolyn Estelle Ames peacefully transitioned to her new home with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at her home in Eastville, Virginia. Born on Sunday, March 29, 1942 in Townsend, Virginia to the late Victor Hugo Ames and Evelyn Elizabeth Weeks-Ames. She was the youngest of seven children. Apostle Ames, known to many as “Estelle”, obtained her education in Northampton County public schools. Christ can come to you anywhere, as Apostle Ames proved because she first accepted Christ while driving on the road one day. She continued her work in Christ, becoming an Evangelist, visiting the women’s jail frequently, visiting the sick at Heritage Hall and Hospital, and going home to home preaching the word. Apostle Ames gave selflessly of herself, constantly thinking of others before herself. It was in 1998 that Apostle Ames was ordained as Pastor at her own church, House of Prayer for all People. There she preached the word “in season and out of season.” And because of her good works in Christ and her faithfulness to God, she was later ordained as Apostle in 2013. Apostle Ames was a hard worker, as she was employed in various jobs like the Crab House, where she enjoyed many laughs with her co-workers. In her last job, working in the cafeteria at Northampton Middle School for many years, she worked faithfully until she sustained as injury and had to retire. In August 1958, Apostle Ames married late John Henry Moody, also known as “Scace”, and their union produced four sons and a daughter. Later in life, Apostle Ames balanced being a mother (many years later raising her grandson, Keith, Jr. as her own) with being an Evangelist at the time and working. Apostle Ames will always be remembered for her great spirit, her strong faith in God and love for her family. She encouraged everyone to hold on and to withstand through hard times. She loved God, lived by sharing her love for God and singing, as she would sing at different churches, “It’s Gonna Rain.” Precious memories of Apostle Ames’ life will be cherished by: her children, John Moody, Jr. and Philip Moody, both of Eastville, VA, Elbert Moody of Fairview, VA, Keith Moody, Sr. and Valerie Jonson, both of Fairview, VA and Keith Moody, Jr. of Eastville, VA; daughter-in-law, Naomi Moody of Eastville, VA; grandchildren, Carolyn Johnson, Mayjor Johnson, Ebony Smith, Jameson Johnson, Alberta McCain and Jackee Pauls; great grandchildren, Keno McCain, Jr., Kenley McCain, JaShiya Johnson-Graves, JaShinah Johnson and Juliana Charles; a brother, Perlie Ames of Painter, VA; sister-in-law, Shirley Ames of Tallahassee, FL and Dorothy Cater-Ames, of Boston MA; special niece/sister, Victoria (Larry) Morris of Jacksonville, NC; sister-in-law and friend, Ida Giddens of Eastville, VA; sister-in-law, Gladys Wilson of Colorado Springs, CO and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Apostle Ames was preceded in death by: her mother, Evelyn Weeks Ames; father, Victor Hugo Ames; brothers, Curtis Ames, Elbert Ames and Victor Ames II; sisters, Sallie Ames-Giles and Elsie Mae Ames-Jones; daughter-in-law Margaret Moody; sisters-in-law, Daisey Ames and Nyoka Ames and brother-in-law, Walter Giles. LOVINGLY SUBMITTED ~ THE FAMILY

Carolyn Ames

June 4, 2020 - June 5, 2020