Mae Hall Kelly, 9002

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors announces the death of Mrs. Mae Hall Kelly, age 90, of Swainsboro, on February 18, 2025, at Retirement Inn in Swainsboro. Visitation was held on Friday, February 21, from 9:30 until 11 a.m. at Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Reverend Casey Shaw officiating. Interment followed in the Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Pallbearers were Jerry Hall, Gene Hall, Aaron Hall, Mitch Hall, Howard Black and Aaron Clark.

A lifelong resident of Emanuel County, Mae was the daughter of Allen D. Sr. and Maggie Kirkland Hall. She graduated from Emanuel County Institute and went on to work for ASCS (Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service) for 33 years. After retiring, Mae assisted her husband in working the K and K Fur and Feather Sale, a local animal auction. She also worked in the office of Advanced Metal. Mae stayed busy and active and enjoyed being a member of the Senior Citizen Exercise Club. She loved God and her faith was firm. Mae was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Swainsboro and the Agape Sunday School Class. Her grandchildren were the love of her life and being “MeMa” made her life grand.

Mrs. Kelly is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 43 years, James W. “Jimmy” Kelly; two brothers, Bo and Bennett Hall; and three sisters, Wynelle Chapman, Virginia Willis and Mary Scott.

Survivors include her daughters, Susan Stephens of Athens, Diane Parker of Brunswick, Mona Schofill (Pat) of Cleveland and Tammy Wilkes (Don) of Swainsboro; grandchildren, Jill Walton (Geoffrey), Josh Stephens (Merri), Bo Parker (Sarah), Lauren Fralick (Frank), Jessica Harrill (Jack), Weston Wilkes (Danielle), Zach Schofill (Danielle) and Case Schofill (Hilary); great-grandchildren, Callie, Reese and Charlie Walton, Emma and Weston Parker, Sam and Bo Stephens, Carter, Hudson and Bailor Harrill, Tate Wilkes, Mae Elizabeth, Wilkes and Anne Winfield Fralick, Rowyn and Maris Schofill, and Eva and Eli Schofill; sisters, Betty Black of Millen and Martha Beasley of Swainsboro; and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Retirement Inn and their staff, and Mrs. Mae’s wonderful caregivers, Deborah, Stephanie and Lessie. Also, a special thank you to Pruitt Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her honor to: First Baptist Church Care Ministries, 240 W. Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401 or The Gideons International, P.O. Box 365, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors was in charge of arrangements.