Annie B. Hemphill Spencer was born August 14, 1946 in Swiftown, MS to Thelma Hemphill Byrd who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her husband James L. Styles, Jr.; her 3 brothers: Emmitte, Benny and Jimmy Hemphill. Her sister Mary Ann Alexander, nephew Charles Lewis and her brother-n-law Jerry Spencer whom she helped raised.

Annie B accepted Christ at a very age at New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Pastor Slack. She was married to James Lee Styles, Jr. and soon after they birthed a son, James Lee Styles, II.

Annie B married Jimmy Spencer in 1974 and raised 3 of her brother in-laws: Robert, Mitchell, and Jerry. They also raised her sister in law Lucy Spencer as their own. Jimmy and Annie B moved to Sikeston, MO in 1988. There they joined Green Memorial Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop Charlie Green,. Annie was a faithful worker in the church where she served as an Usher and later on a Mother. In 2010, Annie B moved back to Leland, MS. She joined The Church of the Living God Pillar and Ground of the Truth under the leadership of Bishop Marion Modley where she loved and enjoyed services there.

In 2011, Annie B moved to Greenville, MS in her own home. She would often say, " I'm so happy and glad that my son and daughter in law moved me back to Mississippi." She said, "at first I wasn't, but I have more than I have ever had in my life and I am so happy that my son moved me.: We could see the happiness in her. "It's my house and I can buy me something if I choose to." She was grateful for the change in her life and it showed in her gratitude.

In 2010, she was under the leadership of her son, Elder James L. Styles II at The Church of The Living God The Pillar and Ground of the Truth of Leland, MS until she was called home on March 20, 2021. She was very proud to be under the leadership of her baby boy where she enjoyed singing and receiving the Word of Truth. She often say, " I'm so happy and I feel so good to be here at my son's church."

Annie B was a quiet, soft spoken woman who wore a serious look on her face majority of the time. She greeted you with a loving warm embrace that you could feel. She didn't talk much but when she spoke, it was time to listen. To see her smile and hear her laughter was a great thing. She loved her family and she gave many people shelter. She would also sometimes baby sit and nurse people back to health.

Annie B leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Jimmy Spencer: her loving and caring son, James L. Styles II (Rita) of Leland, MS; her 4 grandchildren: Shewonia S. Sibley of Memphis, TN, James T. Styles (Jasmine) of Waukegan, IL, Jasmine S. Styles and James L. Styles IV both of Leland, MS. Two claimed grandchildren: Marvin and Miracle Blackmon both of Greenville, MS. She has 7 great grandchildren all of IL. A sister: Jessie Mae Lewis of Indianola, MS who carried Annie B around on her hips as a child. Two nephews: Bennie and Dennis Hemphill of Milwaukee, WI. Three nieces: Dorothy Mare Lewis Wigley nd Cora Ann Lewis of Milwaukee, WI and Thelma Jean Hazelwood of Indianola, MS. Four brother in laws: tommy, Robert, Mitchell, and ivory Spencer. Two sister in laws: Emma and Lucy Spencer. She also has great nieces and nephew, church family, extended family and friends who miss her dearly.

Annie B has a very dear and special friend whom she spent most of her time with. She would often refer to her as "my family member; when speaking with doctors and whomever was asking her questions about who help took care of her. Bobbie Durkins, whom she loved very much was so dear to her heart. They became the best of friends. She would often refer to Bobbie's husband Eddie "Pete" as the "FUSSBOX." The Durkins and Annie B had a genuine love connection that will never be forgotten.