Anne was born in Brunswick, GA, and is the daughter of the late John Gordon Hummel and the late Abidee James Hummel. She is preceded in death by her late husband and the love of her life, John G. Lee; her first husband and the father of her children, Wildred “Buster” Sweeney; a sister, Brownie Lee Pifer; and stepson, Thomas Crisp.
She was a lifelong resident of Brunswick and was a Glynn Academy graduate (class of 1950). She was a retired Insurance Clerk with the Medical Services of Glynn County. She was a virtuous lady and was firm in her beliefs. Anne was an active member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church for over 65 years and was a former Sunday School Teacher and volunteered in the church’s Bereavement Program. She and her late husband, John, were former members of the Golden Isles Camping Club.
Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling and entertaining guests in her home. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time on the beach. Anne will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish the memories of Anne are her daughter, Denesha Hope (Brian) of Brunswick; two sons, Bruce Sweeney (Jody) of Holly Springs, GA, and Mitch Sweeney (Jeri) of Brunswick; six grandchildren, Shae DeNyse (Mark), Kari Mears (Mike), Taylor Sweeney (Crystal), Austin Sweeney, Matthew McDonald (Haley), and Nikki Anderson (Jeremy); ten great grandchildren with another expected in August; a brother, John Hummel; four stepchildren, Gwytha Tucker (Leon), Lanelle Rogers (Terry), Susie Jones (Harry), and Roger Crisp (Michelle); and two very special nieces, Lisa Warner and Anne Wright.
Visitation will be held between 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral services to honor Anne’s life will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Pine Ridge Baptist Church with Bro. Jerry Johns officiating. The interment will follow the service at Chapel Park Cemetery.
Serving as Active Pallbearers are Brian Hope, Billy Brooks, Randy Pifer, Matthew McDonald, Taylor Sweeney, and Austin Sweeney. Honorary Pallbearers are Michael Hummel, Jesse Hummel, Matt Hummel, Alton Depratter, Ken Gray, Karl Harms, Lisa Warner, and Anne Wright.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Golden Isles, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525 and the Pine Ridge Building Fund, 15 Nimitz Dr., Brunswick, GA 31520.
Edo Miller and Sons is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the register book and leave condolences for the family at www.edomillerandsons.com
