Celebrating the life of
Anne Marie Spell
February 11, 1963 - May 21, 2008
Savannah- Anne Marie Minor Spell, 45, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008.
The native and life long resident of Savannah was a fifth generation, 1981 graduate of St. Vincent's Academy and a 1985 graduate of Georgia Southern where she was a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority . Anne Marie was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church and a member of the Daughters of Ireland. She was preceded in death by her father, William Minor; mother, Mary Anne Summerlin Murphy and step-father, William Murphy.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Spell, Jr.; children, Joseph and Rachel Spell, all of Savannah; father and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Franklin E. Spell; sister-in-law, Susan Heape, all of Ellabell; special cousin, James A. Moore; dear life long friend, Denise Pappas Fischer; one niece, two nephews, numerous cousins, several godchildren and many loving friends.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 24, 2008 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend Patrick O'Brien, Celebrant. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to The Anne Marie Spell Children's Educational Fund, c/o Savannah Bank, Johnson Square Office, P.O. Box 188, Savannah, GA 31402.
I only worked with Anne Marie for a short time, but her smile and easy laugh always made it a pleasure to work with her. We will miss her.
- Kelly J. Crosby, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie was such a loving, caring friend to me in high school and college, and one of the most kind hearted people I have ever known. To you, her children, live each day knowing your mother was a dear, sweet woman always. She was someone who cared about others so very much. My prayers are with all of you who were close to her. May God bless you at this time.
- Suzanne Dillon Marx, Norman, OK
I went to school with Anne Marie at St Vincent's and hadn't seen her since we graduated in 1981. I remember her as sweet, quiet, and friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
- Bridget Smith Billard, Colorado Springs, CO
My thoughts and prayers are with her children and family....Anne Marie was a genuine, kind soul and will be deeply missed. She is now an angle in God's kingdom!
- Donna Scarboro Henderson, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie worked with me at the Savannah Chatham Schools as my Secretary. She was a pure joy to work with and I will miss her beyond description. I am in Florida for my Grandson's Graduation and cannot attend the funeral. my sincere condolences in your, and my, loss. Charles
- Charles L. Davis, Jr, Savannah, GA
I worked with Anne Marie for years through my association with Frank Mullis Publishing. She was always a delight to work with and I was shocked to read of her death. My best wishes to Frank and the children. She will be missed.
- Gordon Gardner, Richmond Hill, GA
ANNE MARIE AND I MEET THROUGH ST.MICHAEL'S SCHOOL.JOSEPH AND MY SON WERE CLASSMATES.THERE WERE MANY TIMES SHE HAD TO UPDATE AND KEEP ME UP ON WHAT THE CHILDREN WERE DOING AND WHAT I WAS SUPPOSE TO DO.I WILL MISS HER,SHE WAS A KIND AND GENTLE FRIEND. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY VERY MUCH. JOSEPH AND RACHEAL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS.
- JOY DYER, SAVANNAH, GA
Anne Marie will be greatly missed. She was a loving soul. She was always there at any time when anyone needed help or assistance. I remember her sweet laugh and smile. Her laugh was contagious. Most of all, I will remember her for the love she gave to her children and others. Joseph and Rachel were her world. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom, Faith, Christopher, & Matthew
- Faith and Tom Swinson, Savannah, GA
May eternal rest be yours Anne Marie, and it is my prayer that your loved ones find some measure of comfort in the beautiful memories that you have left them. In Sympathy, Susan O'Neil Allen, Daughters of Ireland
- Susan O'Neil Allen, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.Tom and Judy Mahoney
- tom mahoney, savannah, GA
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
- Maria Solomon-Schafer, Tybee Island, GA
Anne Marie was the dearest friend in a very dark hour. She was selfless, the kindest spirit, and fiercely loyal and will always be remembered as an angel from heaven. She was a Godparent to Asa, and loved so much by our entire family. She was a wonderful mother, so gentle and positive and Joseph and Rachel were everything to her. Anne Marie will be terribly missed and will always be dearly loved by all that knew her. Paul, Kelly, Asa, Ari and Aiden Anderson
- Kelly Anderson, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie was one of the very first people I met in Savannah 8 years ago. She made me feel welcome and loved immediately. Over the years she was always there with a kind word, a quick smile and a helping hand. I am sure that at this moment she is at peace while watching over Joseph and Rachel, whom I know she loved more then words could ever express. My prayers and deepest sympathy to her family for such a tragic loss.
- Carol Lanser, Savannah, GA
I only worked with Anne Marie for a short time, but her smile and easy laugh always made it a pleasure to work with her. We will miss her.
- Kelly J. Crosby, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie was such a loving, caring friend to me in high school and college, and one of the most kind hearted people I have ever known. To you, her children, live each day knowing your mother was a dear, sweet woman always. She was someone who cared about others so very much. My prayers are with all of you who were close to her. May God bless you at this time.
- Suzanne Dillon Marx, Norman, OK
I went to school with Anne Marie at St Vincent's and hadn't seen her since we graduated in 1981. I remember her as sweet, quiet, and friendly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
- Bridget Smith Billard, Colorado Springs, CO
My thoughts and prayers are with her children and family....Anne Marie was a genuine, kind soul and will be deeply missed. She is now an angle in God's kingdom!
- Donna Scarboro Henderson, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie worked with me at the Savannah Chatham Schools as my Secretary. She was a pure joy to work with and I will miss her beyond description. I am in Florida for my Grandson's Graduation and cannot attend the funeral. my sincere condolences in your, and my, loss. Charles
- Charles L. Davis, Jr, Savannah, GA
I worked with Anne Marie for years through my association with Frank Mullis Publishing. She was always a delight to work with and I was shocked to read of her death. My best wishes to Frank and the children. She will be missed.
- Gordon Gardner, Richmond Hill, GA
ANNE MARIE AND I MEET THROUGH ST.MICHAEL'S SCHOOL.JOSEPH AND MY SON WERE CLASSMATES.THERE WERE MANY TIMES SHE HAD TO UPDATE AND KEEP ME UP ON WHAT THE CHILDREN WERE DOING AND WHAT I WAS SUPPOSE TO DO.I WILL MISS HER,SHE WAS A KIND AND GENTLE FRIEND. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY VERY MUCH. JOSEPH AND RACHEAL YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY PRAYERS.
- JOY DYER, SAVANNAH, GA
Anne Marie will be greatly missed. She was a loving soul. She was always there at any time when anyone needed help or assistance. I remember her sweet laugh and smile. Her laugh was contagious. Most of all, I will remember her for the love she gave to her children and others. Joseph and Rachel were her world. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom, Faith, Christopher, & Matthew
- Faith and Tom Swinson, Savannah, GA
May eternal rest be yours Anne Marie, and it is my prayer that your loved ones find some measure of comfort in the beautiful memories that you have left them. In Sympathy, Susan O'Neil Allen, Daughters of Ireland
- Susan O'Neil Allen, Savannah, GA
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.Tom and Judy Mahoney
- tom mahoney, savannah, GA
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
- Maria Solomon-Schafer, Tybee Island, GA
Anne Marie was the dearest friend in a very dark hour. She was selfless, the kindest spirit, and fiercely loyal and will always be remembered as an angel from heaven. She was a Godparent to Asa, and loved so much by our entire family. She was a wonderful mother, so gentle and positive and Joseph and Rachel were everything to her. Anne Marie will be terribly missed and will always be dearly loved by all that knew her. Paul, Kelly, Asa, Ari and Aiden Anderson
- Kelly Anderson, Savannah, GA
Anne Marie was one of the very first people I met in Savannah 8 years ago. She made me feel welcome and loved immediately. Over the years she was always there with a kind word, a quick smile and a helping hand. I am sure that at this moment she is at peace while watching over Joseph and Rachel, whom I know she loved more then words could ever express. My prayers and deepest sympathy to her family for such a tragic loss.
- Carol Lanser, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
