Johanna Spiers

Johanna Spiers

Johanna Spiers Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 1, 2009.
SPIERS, Johanna N., widow of Robert C. Spiers Jr., passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert C. Spiers III. Mrs. Spiers is survived by her daughter, Christine S. Moseley; her grandson, Douglas H. Moseley III and his wife, Marsha; and two great-grandchildren, Anna and Larsen. During the 1950s, she founded and became the director of the Hopewell Oratorio Society and for many years taught private classical music for piano, voice and organ. Mrs. Spiers served as organist and choir director for a number of tri city area churches. The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.



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December 8, 2009

Mrs. Spiers was my piano teacher in the 1970's. She was an excellent teacher (although very strict!) I really enjoyed her and was so awed by her. I am very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Catherine Claiborne

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