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Joanna Spears Obituary

SPEARS Joanna Lynn Spears, 57, of Columbus, Oh., formerly of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Monday, January 23, 2006 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2006 at CHAPMAN'S MORTUARY, Huntington. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Huntington. She was born June 6, 1948 in Huntington, a daughter of Margie Beatrice Cash Fugate of Huntington and the late Elvin Henry Fugate. She was a former general manager for Whitlock Towing and Always Paydays. She was a Church of Christ by faith and practice. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Ronald Eugene Spears; 4 sons, Matthew David Herring, Marshall Edward Herring, Michael Joseph Herring and Charles James Spears III, all of Columbus; step-children, Chad Edward Jeffers, Nikki Damron Williams and Ronald Eugene Spears Jr., all of Columbus; 3 sisters, Barbara Parsons of Bell Buckle, Tenn., Pamela Wheeler of Milton, W.Va. and Diana "Dodie" Miller of Smyrna, Tenn.; a brother, Wayne Fugate of Little Melinda, Calif.; 18 grandchildren. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at Chapman's Mortuary.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jan. 25, 2006.

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Nikki,Brian,Jimmy,Jace,Kristi

January 31, 2006

DAD,DAVID,EDDIE,MICHAEL, AND BOO.....WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, AND WE WILL MISS JO DEARLY.JOANNE LEFT FOOTPRINTS ON THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE THAT KNEW HER.SHE WAS TRUELY AN AMAZING WOMAN..SHE WILL BE LOVED AND MISSED, FOREVER...WE ARE ALL BLESSED FOR HAVING HAD THE CHANCE TO KNOW AND LOVE HER.

Victoria Filosa

January 29, 2006

Jodie was a one of the kindest people I knew in the DS chatroom. We always had alot of laughs together. I will miss her dearly. My condolences to her family, prayers and cares to you all.

BREE ANDERSEN

January 29, 2006

SOME PEOPLE COME INTO OUR LIVES AND QUICKLY GO.... SOME STAY AWHILE AND LEAVE FOOT PRINTS ON OUR HEARTS....AND WE ARE NEVER EVER THE SAME....

VALERIE MOORE

January 28, 2006

Ron & Family,

Joanna will sure be missed.

She will live in my heart forever as my mom because she loved me as I was her daughter & she never had a bad word to say about anybody & she truly was a bright & outgoing roomie in the Disabled Support Room

May God Bless You & keep you in his light & love. Hang in there it will get better in time.I hope that I can still continue to keep in touch with you all cause I feel like your my family as well.

Glenda Davidson

January 28, 2006

I will always loved Jodie. She was such a sweetheart and was the most kindest person with a great sense of humor. I will always remember her from the DS chat room saying she was lost, LOL-----but now bless her heart, she is found. May God bless you and your family. You are all in my prayers. Glenda

Rhonda Wheeler

January 28, 2006

Please accept my sincere condolences in your time of grief. Jodie was a true friend and a gift from God to all of us. She brought so much joy to each of us in the chatroom. She will be truly missed by each of us as our friend and our mentor. I know she is watching over us now, as she is one of God's Angels.

Robert (Bobby) Gower

January 28, 2006

i only knew Jodie in the Chat Room Disabled Support. She will Be Missed by many.

ROSEMARIE FORTE

January 28, 2006

JODIE...YOU ARE AN ANGEL NOW...AND FREE OF PAIN....PROTECT AND WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT WERE LEFT BEHIND.....ROSEMARIE FORTE

wanda wolfe

January 28, 2006

HELLO ...I DO BELIVE IVE TALKED TO JODIE IN THE ROOM.....DIDNT KNOW HER WELL BUT THERE'S SO MANY NICE THINGS BEING SAID OF HER IN ROOM I AM SURE SHE WAS WONDERFUL,CHEERFUL,LOVING,CARING,CO

MPASSIONATE LADY N TRUE FRIEND....SYMPATHY TO HER WHOLE FAMILY, AM SURE GOD HAS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR SOMEONE AS SPECIAL AS HER.GOD BLESS U ALL,WANDA FROM DISABLED SUPPORT:)

LINDA GIMP

January 28, 2006

jodie will be so missed as a sweet roomie who always had a kind word for everyone

Diane Martin

January 28, 2006

IM TURELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED TO ME AS LAUGHTER IN THE CHATROOM, WHERE EVER I GO IN LIFE I WILL THINK OF HOW SHE MAD ME LAUGH, SHE WAS LOVED AND LIKED BY EVERYONE IN THE ROOM. PRAYERS COMING YOUR WAY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. DIANE MARTIN

Sherry Griifieth

January 28, 2006

JODIE AND FAMILY I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I LOVED YOU A LOT JODIE AND YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT NOW YOU ARE AN ANGEL LOOKING OVER ALL OF US THAT HAS BEEN BLESSED TO GET TO KNOW YOU YOU ARE NOW MY SHINING STAR THAT IS LOOKING UPON ME AND GUIDING ME THROUGH LIFE NOW AND I MISS YOU A LOT BUT YOU WILL BE IN MY HEART FOREVER.

LOVE SHERRY

tom payne

January 28, 2006

HI Ron So sorry for your loss bro jodie was the most fansinatin lady to me fella she could bring on a smile with just her presents bro may GOD bless u n your family in your times of sorrow bro our condolences bro tomj

Valerie Moore

January 28, 2006

Ron & Family,

I loved Joanna as my mom that I should've had because to me she was my mom because she loved me as her daughter & I feel honored to know such a sweet,loving & caring lady as Joanna was & I will alway's love her as my mom no matter what.

If it's alright I would love to continue to be a part of your family if you all don't mind.I am truly sorry again for your loss.

Dawn Keller

January 28, 2006

My heart is heavy. I shall miss you dear friend. I so enjoyed all of the hours we spent talking, laughing, and just being. I know you are at peace. Remember though...you promised to hold my spot. I love you Jodie!!! and will miss you so very, very, much.

Barbara Hildebrand

January 28, 2006

God needed another angel Jodie. We will miss you in the chat room. Love you Barbara Renolady11

Diane Joyce

January 27, 2006

You shall remain in my heart forever and I shall always treasure the laughs we had and our marathon phone calls,I miss you, and want you to know how much you are missed by many and that many loved you also

You are gone but not forgotten God just needed another angel and he chose you

January 27, 2006

i am so sorry joanna was a sweet lady and well be missed goodbye jodie 582 my friend . charlotte sharp\ insharpc.

Trisha Estes-Grimes

January 27, 2006

i'm so sorry for your loss, jodi was one of my best friends online in the disabled chat room...i loved her dearly and she will always be in my heart....prayers to you all and God bless...

LYNDA VICINO

January 27, 2006

JODIE GOD TOOK YOU HOME TOO SOON AND I WILL MISS YOU DEEPLY WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS FOREVER YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART NO MATTER HOW FAR YOU ARE I LUBS YA KIDDO

LYNDA

LORI SUZUKI

January 27, 2006

WHAT A SWEET WONDERFUL AND DEFINITELY FUN WOMAN TO BE AROUND. SHE WILL BE EXTREMEY MISSED. GOD BLESS JO AND HER FAMILY.

CHARI CROWTER

January 27, 2006

I AM SO SORRY FOR THIS FAMILIES LOSS OF JOANNA. I HAVE KNOWN HER IN THE DISABLED ROOM ON AOL. SHE IS LOVED BY ME AND SO MANY ON HERE. I KNOW SHE IS IN THE LORDS ARMS NOW, AND IS AT PEACE, AND RESTORED FULLY. IT IS ONLY US REMAINING WHO HAVE THE HARDEST TIME. SO I TAKE THIS TIME TO PRAY FOR ALL HER FAMILY THAT THEY WILL HAVE PEACE KNOWING SHE IS SAFE WITH THE LORD, AND WE SHALL ALL MEET UP WITH EACH OTHER AGAIN. LOVE TO HER AND HER FAMILY.... LOVE, CHARI

Kristy O'Chap

January 27, 2006

I would see Jodie frequently in the chat room I visit...Since we both were stroke survivors, I felt a kinship with her...She was delightfully funny, as well as warm and caring...she will be missed...Prayers to her family...

MELODY COLLINS

January 27, 2006

WITH DEEEPEST SYMPATHY ,LOVE, HUGS, AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY.

Valerie Moore

January 27, 2006

HI RON,

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS HON. YOUR WIFE WAS SUCH A DEAR SWEET LADY & I FELT HONORED TO CLAIM HER AS MY MOM & SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY EVERYBODY IN THE ROOM

Shirley Myles

January 25, 2006

Hi Ron...I'm really sorry to hear about your wife...I remember meeting her at the last company picnic...she was a very nice person...you have my deepest sympathy...my prayers go out to you and your family...I have ask God to keep you and your family strong during this time of sorrow...remember He is with you, and He will get you thru this...May God bless you and your family....Shirley Myles from work.

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