Frances Caviness Spivey

Sarah Frances Caviness Spivey, 81, of Bear Creek, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Frances was born in Chatham County on January 15th, 1944, to the late Ivor Berch and Sallie Brooks Caviness. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Wesley Spivey; her son, Andy Holt; daughter, Cindy Holt; her sisters, Margaret “Tootie” Harris, Ethel Cooper, and Emogene Phillips; her brothers, James Brooks, John Brooks, and Bob Brooks; her half-sister, Julia Lane; her half-brothers, Joe Caviness and Jack Caviness.

Frances worked as an office manager in the medical field up until her retirement. She was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church where she served as church clerk. She was very active on the Hospitality Committee and the Program Committee. She really enjoyed the Senior Citizen’s activities with others. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Chad Spivey of the home, and Michael Holt and his wife, Lisa of Goldston; her special granddogs; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at 2 pm, at Bear Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, from 6-8 pm at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home in Siler City. Services will be officiated by Reverend Bob Wachs and Reverend Val Chadwick.

Memorials can be made to Gentiva Hospice of Sanford, 1836 Doctors Dr., Sanford, NC 27330 or St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate .

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Spivey family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com