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Patricia Spivey Obituary

Patricia "Pat" Spivey, 69, passed away on July 28, 2013 at Serenity Circle Assisted Living Home in Anchorage, Alaska. Pat was born on March 6, 1944 in Columbus, Georgia. She moved to Anchorage in 1982.

Pat was a member of Sunset Hills Baptist Church. She loved music and was an avid pianist and organist. She also loved reading, cross stitch and crochet.

"Pat was a loving wife to her husband of 44 years and a loving mother to all of her children, including many family pets. She loved the Lord and found comfort in her faith until the very end. We will miss her always. "

Pat is survived by her husband of 44 years, Joel Spivey of Anchorage; daughters, Pam Spivey of Knoxville, Tennessee and Lynn Spivey of Anchorage; son, Derrell Spivey of Beaufort, South Carolina; brother, Kenneth Hood Sr. of Columbus, Georgia; sister-in-law, Doreen Hood of Bunn, North Carolina; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two furry children and one grand-cat.

Pat was preceded in death by her mother, father and a brother.

Services will be held on Friday, August 2, 2013, 1:00 p.m. at Sunset Hills Baptist Church. Pastor Don Shannon will be officiating. Burial will take place at Ft. Richardson National Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to Kehl's Legacy Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Anchorage Daily News from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2013.

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Pam Spivey

August 2, 2013

Mom, thanks for being such a wonderful and loving mother and friend. The greatest thing that you ever taught me, was to be strong in your faith and never let it fail. I will miss you lots and lots, but I will also be waiting until that day when I will see you again. I love you mom!

Scott McDonald

August 2, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 2, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Joel and Lynn. I always loved Pat's ready smile and love for everyone. Will be praying for you all. Blessings, Darlene & Dave Kuiper

August 2, 2013

I'll pray for your family and may you find peace knowing she went to a happier place. take care loel and family. Ray Stickwan

August 2, 2013

Lynn and Joel: so sorry for your loss. She was a fun person to be around!

Judy Hughes

August 2, 2013

Our hearts are sad,you will be miss.Prays and love to family

Denise Hood

August 1, 2013

All our love to Uncle Joe, Lynn, Pam & Derrell. I know Aunt Priss is up in heaven giving Dad (her brother Gordon) what for! I promise when I get up there with y'all, I'll chase you again with the rattlesnake rattle! :-) One of my favorite memories of you when I was little. Much love to all.

Deborah Spivey

August 1, 2013

I love you, Pat, and will miss you greatly. I have been so very fortunate to have a Mother-in-law who was also a dear friend. I will always carry you in my heart.

Melvin,Lori,Jennifer,Jamie Frey

August 1, 2013

Serenity Circle will truly miss you Pat! Thanks for the memories and our prayers to the family.

jason garris

August 1, 2013

I love you aunt Patricia. Thoughts and prayers with uncle Joe, Pam, Lynn, and Darrell.

Melvin & Lori,Jennifer & Jamie Frey

August 1, 2013

Serenity Circle will truly miss Pat! Thank you family for letting us take care of her! Our prayers go out to each and everyone of you.

Derrell

August 1, 2013

I Love you Mom. And will miss you dearly.

Pamala Mayfield

August 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Spivey family. Pat was a blessing to all who knew her.

August 1, 2013

I Love you MOM. You will ALWAYS be my "New Mommy" I will miss you Tremdously. Your Loving Son, Derrell

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