Funeral services for Fannie Mae Burgess Tullis, 93, of Mt. Airy, were held Monday, Dec. 28, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. Butch Franklin officiating. Interment followed in Eastview Cemetery.
Mrs. Tullis passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020.
Born May 24, 1927, in Habersham County, she was a daughter of the late Walt and Mary Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Tullis; son, Melvin Tullis; brothers, Cromer Burgess and Ernest Burgess; and sisters, Sadie Freeman and Minnie Burgess.
Mrs. Tullis was a seamstress and attended Mt. Airy Baptist Church. She loved her animals and her family, especially the kids.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Teresa Tullis; daughters and son-in-law, Phyllis and Ronnie Stanich, and Eva Mae Tyler; grandchildren, Rocky Tullis, Adam Tullis, Missy Tullis, Vickie Tyler, James Stanich, and Kathy Stanich; multiple great-grandchildren; and special relative, Matthew Gosnell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Airy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 258, Mt. Airy, GA 30563.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.