Rita Spellins

Rita Kaye Snow Spellins, age 57, of Copperhill, passed away May 12, 2021, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. 

She was born May 28, 1963, in Muleshoe, Texas, to the late Charles Edward Snow and Ruth Thomas Snow, however she was raised by Hazel and Danny Gilpin. 

Mrs. Spellins was talented gardener, skilled cook and co-owned many businesses with her husband throughout her lifetime. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will always be remembered for her kindness, forgiveness, generosity and overall compassionate nature.

She is survived by her four daughters, Krista Spellins, Gina Spellins, April Spellins and Destiny Spellins; nine grandchildren, Austin Spellins, Kaylie Taylor, Trinity Stuart, Luke Irons, Bo Irons, Hannah Allen, SeAnna Allen, Trent Stuart and Danny Smith; siblings, Leala Lucky, Freida Downy, Clifford Snow and Earl Snow; and many other relatives and friends. 

Preceding her in death are her parents; her sister, Treala Carpenter; and her husband of 41 years. Mrs. Spellins died a widow, and we can all be assured that she was ready for her sweet reunion with her lifelong best friend, partner, and soulmate, Paul David Spellins.

The family will receive friends and exchange memories Friday, May 21, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home in Copperhill. 

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. 

Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements.