Sadie Spivey

Sadie Rae Cooke Spivey NORFOLK - Sadie Rae Cooke Spivey, 83, of the 2400 block of Palmyra St., passed away Nov. 2, 2009 in Norfolk. A native of Lumberton, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Willie L. and Sallie P. Cooke and the widow of Thomas Edward Spivey Sr. She was a founding member of Calvary Temple. She is survived by three daughters, Sally Osborne, Linda Harlow and husband Edward of West Point and Gerri Stakes and husband Don of Virginia Beach; a son, Thomas E. Spivey Jr. of Virginia Beach; a very special sister-in-law, Martha Cooke; 22 grandchildren, 33 great- grandchildren and one great- great-grandson. She is also survived by two sisters, Margie Tyson of Lumberton, N.C., and Susie Ford and husband Tracy of Lakeview, S.C.; a brother, Grady Cooke and wife Martha of Dillon, S.C.; numerous nieces, nephews, and children she helped raise. She was predeceased by her daughter, Diane Haynes and two brothers, Gurnie Cooke and Aaron Cooke. She was an unselfish and loving devoted mother, a true angel of God, that taught every child she came in contact with, the love of God. Family and friends may join in the celebration of her life at 2 p.m. Friday in Calvary Temple, 5639 Brickell Road, Norfolk, with the Rev. Lamar Sentell officiating. The burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to BBN Christian Radio Station or Calvary Temple. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.