Rhoda Mae Spells Obituary
We announce the death of Rhoda Mae Spells in Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 95. Rhoda will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rhoda Mae Spells to pay them a last tribute.
Rhoda will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Rhoda will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Rhoda’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Cornelius Felder and Rosa Lee Davis Felder; husband: Curtis Nathaniel Spells; children: Nathaniel (Marilyn) Spells, Sr, Shiryl Diane (Leon Maxwell, Jr) Morgan, Levarn Spells, Betty Jean (Larry) Jones, Juanita (Nealon Frank) Smith, and Stuart Jerome Spells; sisters: Virgie Felder Shuler, Evelyn Felder Thomas, Rosa Clay Felder Jacques, and Eartha Lee Felder Coulter; brothers: Henry Clay Felder, Hercules Felder, Gene Cornelius Felder, Joseph Felder, and James Laverne Felder; mother-in-law: Merchie Kelley Spells; grandchildren: Nathaniel (Laura Michele) Spells, Jr, Michele Lynn Morgan, Leon Maxwell (Tasha) Morgan III, James, Levarn Spells, Natasha (Thomas) Richmond, Ieshia Spells, Carmen Sharia (Dallas) Jordan, Brandon, Eugene Dreher, Nealon Frank Smith II, Tierra Nicole (Torben) Becker, Morgan Alexandria Smith, Christian Spells, Ken Mosely, Curtis Jerome (Haylee) Hudson, and Sturrica Jamilla Hudson; great-grandchildren: Nathaniel Spells III, Kaitlyn Spells, Carter Kofi-Osei Harvey, Leon Maxwell Morgan IV, Miles, Zander Morgan, Jennifer Spells, Isalina Richmond, Nicholas Richmond, Caitlyn Richmond, Egypt Spells, London Spells, Paris Spells, Nierra Carter, Achura Major, Shalasia Whitfield, Kingston James Jordan, Aniya Maliah Devine, Lenox Hudson, and Alaiya Hudson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Palmer Memorial Chapel - Columbia (1200 Fontaine Pl, Columbia, SC 29223). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Wesley United Methodist (1725 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201).
