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Miriam Spellman Obituary
November 10, 1947 - June 18, 2025
Minister Miriam Anna Dyitt Spellman, 77, of Atlantic City, departed this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Born in Atlantic City, she was a lifelong resident.
"Sniffy" or "Nonnie" as she was affectionately called, attended the Atlantic City Public School System, graduating in 1965. After receiving her Associates Degree in Applied Science at Atlantic Cape Community College, she began her career as a Chemistry Lab Technician at Atlantic City Medical Center, where she retired with over 40 years of service.
Minister Spellman loved more than anything, the Lord and her family. She was a dedicated member of Second Baptist Church where she served in many ministries.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: her beautiful daughter, Tracy and her husband Carl; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fredericka and Pearl; two brothers, Poogie and John; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins and friends.
Services will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Second Baptist Church, 110 Rev. Dr. I.S. Cole Plaza in Atlantic City, N.J. The viewing will begin at 9 a.m., and services will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be immediately following at Atlantic City Cemetery.
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501 S. New Road, Pleasantville, NJ 08232
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Camille Williams
July 1, 2025
I am so sorry for the lost of our Dear Sniffy. Condolences to all of you.
Dea Clarence Speller
June 28, 2025
My prayers and condolences to the family's may God keep his lovely arms around your may God Bless your amen she was a loving person and she will be missed
Dyan Jones
June 26, 2025
My Sincere condolences and prayers to Pearl and her Family on the Homegoing of this Devoted Woman of GOD. A Christian who loved GOD, studied, loved, knew and lived the WORD of GOD to the best of her ability. Upon arrival I believe she heard " WELL DONE, good and Faithful Servant "
Your Sister in CHRIST Dyan
Althea S.
June 26, 2025
My Condolences to the family I will her pretty smile,, she always had encouraging words to say.. family stay strong love y'all
Margaret E Joyner
June 25, 2025
A beautiful person with a wonderful heart. I worked with Miriam at ARMC for many many years. The skies will be brighter with her among them So sorry for your loss. Peg Joyner
Danual and Juanita Hooper
June 24, 2025
Dear Tracy,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother our loving friend and long time old neighbor,Miriam was a wonderful lady and human being she never had a negative thing to say about anyone always a positive attitude and Christian soul I knew Miriam from back in our Virginia Ave days and even then she was good people the world will be minus a great person praying that you and the Spellman Family will be comforted during these trying times God Bless you and Rest Peacefully dear Miriam Danny and Juanita Hooper
Louise Y Elam
June 24, 2025
I'm so very sorry for your lost of your beloved mother,sister,and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her and the people she blessed. Forever in my heart. Louise Elam & Family
Neighborhood Friends of Atlantic City
June 24, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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