Gertrude M. Ames, 93, of Crosswicks passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Nassawadox, VA she was the third of nine children of the late Walter and Mariah Onley Floyd. Mrs. Ames graduated from Northampton High School and later attended St. Paul's College in Lawrenceville VA. On August 27, 1946 she married her lifelong sweetheart, Wilmer C. Ames. They lived in various places before settling in Crosswicks, NJ where they raised their family and where she resided until her passing. Mrs. Ames was dedicated to taking care of her family as well as others in her community. She woman of strong faith and worshiped at the Union AME Church in Allentown where she became a member in 1954. She was a past president of the Christina Smith Missionary Society, served on both the Trustees and Steward Boards for Union AME Church and served as the church's Treasurer for over 20 years. Mrs. Ames was instrumenting in the establishment of the new church.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Wilmer C. Ames, Sr. and her son, Wilmer C. Ames, Jr.; she is survived by her loving children, G. Aurthurine Ames, Marvin D. Ames and Herbert K. Ames; her grandchildren, Auronda A. Greenhouse and her husband, David and Caisse A. Gore and her husband, Ryan; her sisters, Flossie Stowe, Elizabeth Wallace and Beulah R. Drummond and her husband, Harold; a special nephew, Craig Fitzgerald; 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to her viewing on Wednesday, July 10 ^th from 9-11am with a funeral service to begin at 11am at the Union AME Church, Allentown, NJ. The Rev. Tianda Smart will officiate. Interment will be held at a later date in the New Allen Memorial Church Cemetery, Franktown, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Union AME Church, Building Fund, 72 Church St., Allentown, NJ 08501. Arrangements are under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Allentown.