Minister Amie B. McKenney

Minister Amie Bernice McKenney was a beautiful, loving, and caring soul who came into this world on August 14, 1952, the beloved daughter of the late Pastor Carson McKenney and Bishop Maude Albert, she was the seventh of thirteen children.

Born in Bishopville, South Carolina, Amie dedicated many years of service as a Security Guard at Burns Security. Having given her life to Christ at an early age, she was a devout believer in God’s word and the power of outreach. This passion led her to serve as an outreach advocate for Kershaw County District 1, where she counseled and ministered to countless children and families in crises. In her leisure time, Amie found joy in roller skating, crafting, bowling, and traveling.

Her faith, her kindness, and her incredibly joyous spirit was seen and felt by all who knew her. A dedicated member of St. James Apostolic Church, where she was appointed as a minister.  Amie was known for her kindhearted disposition, her unwavering love for her family, and her commitment to sharing the goodness of God wherever she went.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Amie transitioned from this world, called home to be with the Lord.

Amie was preceded in death by her father, Pastor Carson McKenney; her mother, Maude Albert; two sisters, Carson Lee McKenney and Mary Goodwin, her beloved son, Todd Showell; and great-grandson, Baby Tristian.

Amie leaves to cherish her memory her children, Teresa (Terry) Price, Jacque Showell, Tiffney Johnson, Ivory Johnson, and Shawana (Fuquan) McDuffie. Her legacy also lives on through thirteen (13) grandchildren; and six (6) great-grandchildren whom she loved greatly.

She is also remembered by her bonus children, Johnny (Dollete) Blyther, Tyrone (Patricia) Blyther, Keisha (Larry) Flower, and LaShanda Blyther.

She leaves behind a host of siblings who will miss her dearly including, Dorothy Clyburn, Birdie (Randy) Ervin, Elizabeth (Al) Davis, Mouade (Macarthur) Day, John (Clydell) McKenney, Elvin McKenney, Ricky (Patricia) McKenney, Jackie McKenney, Cynthia (James) Venison, and Jeanne (Lonnie) Clark; and a host of nephews, nieces, and other loving relatives and dear friends, all of whom will dearly miss her, but rejoice that she is now with the Lord.

To know Amie, was to know joy, and that joy will be missed by all who knew her.

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