Mae (Hall) Kelly

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 will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in the Peebles-Curry Memorial Chapel with Reverend Casey Shaw officiating.

Interment will follow in the Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be 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.  Mae loved God and her faith was firm.  She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Swainsboro and the Agape Sunday School Class.  Grandchildren were the love of her life and being “MeMa” made her life grand. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; her 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:

Daughters: Susan Stephens of Athens, Diane Parker of Brunswick, Mona Schofill (Pat) of Cleveland, and Tammy Wilkes (Don) of Swainsboro.

Sisters: Betty Black of Millen and Martha Beasley 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. 

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 the First Baptist Church Care Ministries, 240 W. Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401, or to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 365, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Condolences may be submitted online at www.durden-hudsonfuneraldirectors.com

Durden-Hudson Funeral Directors is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Mae Hall Kelly of Swainsboro.

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