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Joann Spalding Obituary
She was born and raised in Portland. She attended St. Cecilia Catholic School and Presentation Academy. She was a longtime member of St. Raphael and St. Francis of Assisi Parishes, as well as the Louisville Choral Club. She worked at Suburban Hospital for 15 years and retired as a secretary for Bellarmine College Athletic Department.
Preceding her in death were siblings, James "Jimmy" Harold Dant Jr. and Shirley Jane Leber.
Married for over 58 years, she was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory is her husband James "Jim" Robert Spalding; her children, Nina M. Hudelson (Greg), Laura A. Moore, M.D., Paula R. Allison (Mike), James R. "Jay" Spalding Jr., D.M.D. (Kim), Scott A. Spalding, (Debbie), William L. Spalding (Becky) and Christa L. Baxter (John); she is also survived by 15 grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, 3511 Rudd Ave., with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 - 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ratterman & Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road.
Memorial gifts may be made to Church of the Good Shepherd or Presentation Academy, 861 S. Fourth St.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joann Spalding
September 21, 2019
Jo Ann was a wonderful person in every way. She was our neighbor for years and I used to love the stories my Mom and her used to tell each other over a cup or two of strong coffee as Mom always made it and the laughter!
She was good for my Mom and I think the same is to be said for Jo Ann. Best friends.
Jo Ann sang at my wedding and her voice was so angelic it almost made you cry.
I can say that almost all of the Ashcraft family enjoyed her being a part of our family for so many years. I only have the fondest memories and the laughter she and my Mom had together.
Pamela Ashcraft Delaney
Pamela Ashcraft Delaney
October 4, 2011
To Jim and family, I loved seeing Phyllis & Joann at our kitchen table in the mornings and both usually laughing out loud Joann was always a pleasure to see and she had a way of bringing a smile to your face. My prayers are with you and the family.
Laura Ryan Woodruff
October 4, 2011
To the Spaldings,
I am Charlie Ryans daughter. I remember you and Joann. I am truly sorry for your loss she was a fantastic women. I know my dad thought a lot of her. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Laura Ryan Woodruff
Gary Merrifield
October 2, 2011
To the Spaldings,
The memories are many from our days on Tyler lane.What a great wife, mother and neighbor she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Angela White
September 28, 2011
To Jim and family,
Please accept our prayers and sincere sympathy in the time of grief. Joann was an old school buddy of ours at St. Cecilia, a neighborhood friend (we lived on 26th street - the Dants on 27th) her husband Jim came to our house with his friend (our cousin) Bob Recktenwald, and I visited the Spaldings with Jim's cousin Gladys Mattingly a very close friend of mine. How our lives passed from early childhood through the young adult years . Memories are so beautiful.
May God hold Joann in His arms and grant her peace.
Most sincerely,
Mary Angela LINK White
and my sisters Mary Martha LINK Burch
and Mary Theresa LINK Hettich.
JOE & SARA STEEN
September 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tim Ashcraft
September 27, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I know it was hard but I look back on all the fond memmories of growing up with you guys and how wonderful a person she was and has always been. I was truly blessed to have know her and will always remember how kind and fun she made life everyday. She will be deeply missed by all of us. Rest in peace Mrs. Spalding.
September 27, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Joann. She was a beautiful woman, both inside and out, with a splendid singing voice and a wonderful sense of humor. We are all better for having known her and will miss her dearly.
The Ashcrafts
Michael Ashcraft
September 27, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Joann. She was a beautiful woman, both inside and out, with a splendid singing voice and a wonderful sense of humor. We are all better for having known her and will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Ashcrafts
September 27, 2011
To the Spalding family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Terry and Linda Lally (Bellarmine University)
Cindy Clements Browning
September 27, 2011
Praying for all of you. Hold onto one another and to your faith and it will bring the comfort you need during this time of sorrow. Let us know if we can do anything.
September 27, 2011
Seems I have know her most of my life and I feel very blessed. We are very sad that she has moved on to heaven to sing with the angels but I know she will be watching over all the Spalding family and friends as she did when she was here among us.
Jodi Patterson
September 27, 2011
My prayers are with all of you during this time of loss. Although I only met Joann a few times my sister, Becky spoke fondly of her.
Mary Jean Timmel
September 27, 2011
Christa,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. It is your memories that will carry you through this painful time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Mary Jean
Keith Bube
September 27, 2011
To the Spalding Family,
May the many memories of your Mother comfort you in this time of sorrow. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Keith Bube
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