Lillie Mae Truett

Lillie Mae Welch Truett, 90, passed away Friday, February 21 in Jacksonville, FL. She was born February 13, 1935 in Pocahontas, Virginia to the late John W. Welch and Altie Hires Welch. Along with her husband, they owned and operated Truett’s Mart Convenience Store for over 20 years. She was a member of Thomas Creek Baptist Church and attended New Life Baptist Church in St. George, GA. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years: James Edgar Truett, Sr.; a son: Joseph R. Truett; a great granddaughter: Ashley Lauren Quarles; 3-sisters: Alice Holley, Maxine Bennett, Jean Barrineau and a brother: Lesley Welch.

She is survived by her son: James Truett, Jr.; a daughter and son-in-love: Beverly & Ray Scarbrough; a brother: Roger (Susan) Welch; 9-grandchildren; 18-great grandchildren and 2-great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home – Callahan; 617365 Brandies Avenue, Callahan, FL at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2025. The family will receive friends and loved ones an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Pine Cemetery in Yulee, FL.

Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.srfhcallahan.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home – Callahan is honored to serve the Truett family.