Amelia "Amy" Garner Luther

Amelia “Amy” Garner Luther, 69, of Emerald Isle, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Salter Path United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Donald Thomas and Rev. Freddie Braswell. Interment will follow at Amariah Garner Cemetery in Newport. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through her obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

Amelia was born on January 27, 1951, in Carteret County to the late Leon Edward Garner and Elizabeth Bell Garner. She was an only child but considered her numerous cousins her siblings. Amelia met and fell in love with her husband, Mike, while attending Western Carolina University. It was there that she obtained her master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and went on to teach for 35 years in Western North Carolina, Smyrna, Newport, Bogue Sound, and Little Gem’s Pre-School making a difference in countless children’s lives. Amelia’s first love was her family. As the backbone of her family, she made sure every occasion was memorable. She also had a love for music. She was a devout Christian and faithful servant who used her many gifts to glorify her Lord. She was a source of light to everyone. Amelia, or “MiMi.” and “MawMaw” as her grandchildren called her, will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Michael Ray Luther Sr. of the home; sons, Michael Ray Luther, Jr. and wife Toni of Indian Beach, Joshua Edward Luther of Emerald Isle and Kady Hurd and husband Andrew of Wilmington; grandchildren, Hailey, Jake, Zoe and Andrew; and many loving cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Salter Path United Methodist Church. The same safety guidelines will apply.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.