Amy was born on January 7, 1912 to John and Maggie Lott. She was a faithful member of the East 3rd and Pullen Street Church of Christ, where she was church secretary for over 40 years. She was married to Alton T. Young, who preceded her in death, and they were blessed with one daughter, Johnny Mae McLeain.

Amy was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, and sisters and brothers.

Amy "Mama Dear" leaves behind seven grandchildren; two granddaughters, Bertha Turner of McDonough, Georgia, and Amy Love of McDonough, Georgia; five grandsons, A.D. McLeain, Jr. and wife, Colleen, of Waco, John McLeain and wife, Ruthie, of Pomona, California, Archie McLeain and wife, Sharon, of Grand Prairie, Tommy McLeain and wife, Valarie, of Copperas Cove, Leonard McLeain and wife, Louanna, of Keller; a host of great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.