Annelle Crews Harper, 86, of Jesup, Ga. left this world on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior. Annelle was born on November 9, 1939 to Albert and Rose Lee Crews in Brantley County.  She married the love of her "Jimmie" Harold Harper on July 27, 1958. She was a faithful Christian and member of Fellowship Baptist Church for 35 years, and then a member of Red Hill Baptist Church and finally a member of Spring Grove Free Will Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her love of her 4 children, church family and friends. Her husband of 54 years went to be with his Lord on June 12, 2012.  Their 19-month old son, Johnny also preceded her in death along with her only daughter, Anita Harper Conway, her parents, several siblings, and parents-in-law, Nolan and Cleo Wilson Harper.

Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-laws, Gene (Christy Hires) Harper and Ricky (Cindy) Harper, both of Jesup; a sister, Gonzella Thrift of Hoboken; grandchildren, Kenneth (Jennie) Hamby, Amy Landon Magan (Shane) Holmes, Kimberleigh Hamby, Michelle Dukes, Kassey Harper, Mason (Jaci) Shuman, Jason  (Danielle) Martin, Hannah (Jadan) Johnson and Austin Crowder; several great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, February 6, 2026 at Rinehart Chapel with Rev. Tim Brantley officiating. Interment will follow in Red Hill Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Barry Lee, Randy Crew, Lamar Whitley, James Harper, Charles Terry, Ronald and Greg Thrift.

Family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be mode to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd, Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.