Mrs. Annie Maude Spells

Portal, Georgia Annie Maude (Lee) Spells, a woman of profound faith and unwavering devotion to her family and community, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones at her family home in Portal, Georgia, on September 15, 2025. She was 93 years old. Born on November 1, 1931, Annie Maude was the eldest child of Dan Lee and Inez (Mincey) Lee. While she spent most of her life in Bulloch County, she also resided in New York for fourteen years and spent her last days in Portal. Known affectionately as "Maude" or Mrs. Maude, she received her early education up to the eighth grade. Though she did not complete high school, Maude possessed remarkable literacy and mathematical skills. She embraced life with a humble and vibrant spirit, rising above challenges with resilience and strength. Those who knew Maude recognized her genuine heart and respectful nature. She lived by the principle, "Treat others the way you would want to be treated." For over four decades, Maude dedicated herself to her family as a homemaker. Her caring nature and unwavering reliability extended far beyond her home. She was known for always being ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Maude was a skilled cook, gardener, and quilter. Her apple tarts, cakes, pies, and biscuits were legendary, and she delighted in preparing favorite dishes for visiting family and friends. Her faith was the cornerstone of her existence. Regardless of her location, she sought fellowship with like-minded believers and enjoyed attending services at the Kingdom Hall in Statesboro, GA. Even as her health declined, she embraced technology, mastering the use of an iPad to attend church meetings via Zoom, demonstrating both her spiritual commitment and adaptability. Maude married Burman Spells at an early age, and together they raised eleven children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burman Spells; an infant son, Curtis Spells; her daughter, Peggy Ann Herington; two grandsons, Samuel Cornelius Spells and Randy Raymond Jr.; one granddaughter, LaJasmine Spells; her parents, Dan and Inez Lee; her brothers, Frank Lee and Jack Lee; her sisters, Arelene Torrance and Sonya Lee; and her brother-in-law, Eleaser Carter. She is lovingly remembered by her nine surviving children: Jerry (Nita) Spells, Pembroke, GA; Gerelene Spells, Carle Place, New York; Dennis (Peggy) Spells, Claxton, GA; Burman (LaSwan) Spells, Millen, GA; Cassiegene Spells, Bayshore, New York; Janis (Randy) Raymond, Portal, GA; Evelyn Spells, Statesboro, GA; Mabeline (Tracey) Woods, Caruthersville, MO, and Danny (Renee) Spells, Alma GA.; Maude adored her siblings as they adored her; she was known as their second mother and was treated as such, Joseph (Junita) Lee: Atlanta, GA, Dan Lee Jr, Jacksonville, FL, Irene Carter, Long Island, NY; Maude also cherished her sisters-in-law, Gladys Reese, Miami, FL, Ruthie Mae Hall, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.; Suelee Spells Statesboro, GA; and her brother-in-law; ML (Mary)Spells, Statesboro, GA., Becky and Patsy Edenfield held a special place in Maud's heart, and she loved them dearly as her own. She also leaves behind a legacy of thirty-three grandchildren, forty-six great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. A viewing for Mrs. Annie Maude Spells, will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Hill's Mortuary, Inc. from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. The funeral service for Mrs. Annie Maude Spells, will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Ben Samuel Hill Memorial Chapel with the Elder Jerry Spells, officiating. Services may be viewed via-live stream at our Hill's Mortuary, Inc. Facebook page or www.youtube.com/@ccphotographyand mediaprodu2575 Final rites have been entrusted to Hill's Mortuary, Inc.