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Lari Monique Spinner
Lari Monique Spinner, 29, of Charlottesville passed November 8, 2008.
Born on December 31, 1978, she was the daughter of Larry W. and Mona Chambers Spinner.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Raymond and Evelyn Chambers, Edith Megginson Chambers, and Van Thompson.
She is survived by a sister, Lauren Evelyn Spinner; Cousins, Issac Slaughter, Kenisha, Nicole, Lynette; and several other caring family members.
Some of Lari's accomplish-ments are included in the following piece which she wrote: my name was Lari Monique Spinner. I was an alumna from Jackson-Via Elementary School. At the age of thirteen I began my high school career at Charlottes-ville High School. At Charlottesville High I was a member of Charlottesville Singers, Community of Caring, Key Club and the Spanish Club. I was a member of Peer Mediation Council, secretary for S.A.D.D. I was a member of The Junior Varsity and Varsity Cheerleading Squad. I was a Shining Knight for my junior class. During my senior year I was nominated and selected as a member of "Who's Who among American Teens." I graduated from high school with an Advanced Studies Diploma. I was accepted into Mary Baldwin College as a Baldwin Scholar.
At Mary Baldwin College, I was majoring in Psychology with a minor in Health Care Administration. I was a member of the American College of Health Care Executives. My ultimate goal is to receive my Ph.D. in clinical psychology/ counseling psychology with the focus on patients and families living with chronic illnesses. Through the Lupus Foundation of America, I would like to start a Lupus/ Chronic Illness Support Group in the city of Charlottesville. I was selected for the introductory Kidney Dialysis Brochure at the University of Virginia medical center and as a patient for the "We are fulfilling dreams" poster project through the University of Virginia Hospital.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Hill and Wood Chapel with interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lari's family gives special thanks to Dr. Charles Hess and his staff, Carolyn Teeple Pauley, NP, Dr. James Bergen and his staff, the University of Virginia Dialysis staff, and Dr. Gregory Gelburd and his staff.
Any and all contributions may be made in Lari's name to Mary Baldwin College, 318 Prospect Street, Staunton, VA 24401.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Terry Minor, PCT, UVA Plastic Surgery
November 14, 2008
I met Lari and her Father on 4 East a year ago. I also had a chance to see her again in Plastic Surgery back in 2008. She was a beautiful person. I admired her father & Motherbecause they was always there with her. Thank you for sharing her with me.
Judith Thompson,RN,CMSRN
November 14, 2008
To the family: Sometimes you meet people and they touch your life in some way. Well, Lari touched mine. I admired her so. She never complained. She would always be reading a book when I entered her room. I once told her, she reminded me of my own daughter. She was a beautiful young lady. These are my memories of her. They make me smile and be happy our paths crossed. I pray you preserve all the happy memories of Lari and may The Father give you peace in your time of sorrow.
Donnell Catlett
November 13, 2008
To the Spinner family
Sorry for your lose and God bless you
Stephanie Sharp (Garrison)
November 13, 2008
I would like to say how sorry I am to hear of Lari's passing. I went to school with her at C.H.S. and although we wern't close friends, we would pass by each other and say hello. She always had a smile on her face. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Wanda Crawford
November 13, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful daughter. I never knew her or the family, just reading her obituary bought tears to my eyes; she accomplished so much in such a short time. I have to say God has bigger and better plans for her. I know you have a large void in your life. God will feel this in time, although it seems impossible. Lari is the golden thread in God's plan. You will be blest with wonderful memories, you can go to meet her someday where together you're stroll hand in hand on the streets of gold. My prayers are with you and for you during this time. May God Bless each and everyone of you.
Keep your faith friend and stay strong in him!
Tara Williams
November 13, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss, Lari was an exceptional person. We became friends in Jackson-Via and more recently I would see her in the kidney center in the evenings, even after enduring treatment she would always be in a good mood. She was an inspiration to all before and during her illness. She was truly one of a kind and she will be greatly missed.
Patrice Rucker
November 12, 2008
To the spinner family, I'm so sorry for the lost of your beautiful daughter, I did not know her but the description of her sound like she was a beautiful person inside and out and had a purpose for life and although the time here was short God has a better plan for her that would include everything she learned here on earth and now she would inspired many others from above.
Carrie/ Steve and Family Ivory
November 12, 2008
Larry sorry for your lost. You and your family are in our prayer. Remember that their is no pain that god can not heal. Lari faught that good fight, but she was tired and needed to rest. Look at all that she accomplished in her life as well as all those who she brought joy. Keep her close to your heart and all will be OK. God bless you and your family. Carrie Ivory and family
Ann Briggs
November 12, 2008
Larry & Family,
I am so sorry to sorry to hear about your loss. May thoughts and prayers are with you as you take one day at a time.God Bless.
Apple Plotnick
November 12, 2008
I was Key Club President which Lari was a member of during our high school days at CHS. She was an amazing person with a big heart and one that I could always count on to lead community service projects even with her already-busy schedule. This girl gave more of her heart than most people do in a lifetime. She was a gem and an amazing person and she will be missed. Lari, you are in our hearts always.
Vicki Scott-Jawo
November 12, 2008
Larry and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Hossane Adams
November 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alice Wells
November 12, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Lari's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Juanika Howard
November 12, 2008
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Lari Spinner. Lari was great person inside and out. I first meet Lari in Girls Scouts and our friendship lasted throughout the years. I reminder revealing the fact that she was my support through our school days and she informed me that I was hers. Our last meeting was shared at a local restaurant where we caught up on more events in our lives. There are countless times when we shared thoughts and feelings. She would always listen and say "Juanika, I'm not trying to tell you what to do or anything but it sounds like..." I loved that! I heart is full sadness now, but I know she is with the lord and she isn't in anymore pain. I want to thank the family for creating such a beautiful individual who was full of faith and shared it with others.
Thank you,
Betty Willoughby
November 12, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. My heart goes out to you and your faimly at this time and in the days ahead.
Donna Dedrick
November 12, 2008
Larry, my prayers are with you and your family
Brenda Shelton
November 12, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Teresa Snow
November 12, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
FLO TERRY@RUBY MILTON
November 12, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Jennifer Trimpe
November 11, 2008
Larry Spinner and Family,
I would like to express to you my deepest sympathy for your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in the coming days, and peace in the passing of time. May Lari be remembered always for her beautiful spirit and for the ways she touched the lives of so many. God bless.
Blanche Harris
November 11, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Debra and Frankie Clark
November 11, 2008
May God bless you at this difficult time in your lives.
Mary Baldwin College Class of 2002
November 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Markell Henderson (Jackson-Via Asst.)
November 11, 2008
Mona & Family
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I never had the chance to meet Lari but I remember you speaking so highly of her. After reading about Lari it sounds like she was very successful in life.
Pamela Powell (Smith)
November 11, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Lari's passing. I remember befriending Lari during my Freshman year at Baldwin. I have fond memories of hanging out in her room with Adrianne and Kenya and getting together to take pictures when digital cameras were the "new" thing. I will never forget her laugh and her beautiful smile. God has called another one of His Angel's home but he has left us a Comforter in Jesus. She is in a much better place now and I am happy to have known Lari for the short time I did.
Adrianne Brown
November 11, 2008
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. My heart is heavy, and I'm truly saddened to hear of Lari's passing. I met Lari at Mary Baldwin College, and we became great friends. I have wonderful memories of Lari, Pam, Kenya and I getting together laughing talking, and just having a great time. I will truly miss her.
Andrea Cornett-Scott
November 11, 2008
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Lari Spinner. Lari was my advisee when she first came to Mary Baldwin. I was truly saddened to hear of her passing. She was on campus last year and she sent me the sweetest message. Even in the face of a chronic illness, she was always an inspiration to her Mary Baldwin sisters. I remember when she returned to the campus after a lengthy illness ready to take the hills by storm. She will be deeply missed. On behalf of the all of the young women embraced by the Office of African American and Multicultural Affairs, please accept our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. And remember, pain may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Rev. Andrea Cornett-Scott, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Mary Baldwin College
Melvin Clay
November 11, 2008
Larry and Family, May god give you comfort during this time. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Remember your friends are here if you need them.
Janet Kirby UVA Kidney Center
November 11, 2008
Dear Spinner Family:
It was truely an honor to have become friends with Lari (My Guardian Angel) and her family. She always had a smile on her face that brought the same to everyone else.
She was a very caring and thoughtful person. There were times at work, that I thought could get NO WORSE and their LARI would come in with a CARD and some type of ANGEL, showing me just how much she appreciated everything I had done for her, and that made all my problems seem so small compared to what she was going thru in her everyday life. Lari was a true inspiration to others. I will never forget that smile. I will deeply miss "My Guardian Angel".
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
CINDY NAPIER,L.P.N.
November 10, 2008
I new of Lari when she visited the
Downtown Family Heathcare. Despite all her medical problems I remember her smiling face and great attitude. I am sorry for your loss but she will forever be in many peoples thoughts and hearts. She was a great person and I always admired her strength.
God bless the family at this time
Mike and Maria Barnes
November 10, 2008
Larry&Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss....my mother in law "Thelma" works with you at GE and told me about your daughter roughly 10 years ago after my own diagnosis with lupus. Lari was kind enough to tell me about herself and her own struggles...she was attending college at the time. Your daughter gave me hope....and uplifted my outlook on this disease that people struggle with each day. She was a very positive person and I know you and your family are very proud of her. May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time.
Alverita Waldren
November 10, 2008
Mona and Larry my heart, thougths, and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. God has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Love and Hugs, Alverita Waldren
Melissa Haislip
November 10, 2008
Dear Spinner family,
It is a great honor to have known Lari and to give her care at the Kidney Center. Her smile radiated and her laughter will linger in my mind as I remember her many jokes and great conversations that we shared time after time. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that God will wrap his arms around you and comfort you all.
Donald & Jackie Miller
November 10, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mattie and Mildred
November 10, 2008
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one.May the lord give you strenght during this time. Lari will be missed.
Zeneida Howard
November 10, 2008
To the Family,
I am Thankful that I had the pleasure of being friends with such a dear person. Lari and my sister Juanika were cheerleaders together, and I remember the two of them practicing and Lari always saying " Does my lipstick look okay." Lari was a great person, always with a smile on her face. I will never forget all the times when we would see you out and we would stop and chat, and always give each other a hug. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Until we meet again.
~ Zeneida A. Howard C.H.S. class of '96.
Linda ray
November 10, 2008
My prayers and love from my familyto yours.Our father will be welcoming another angel home.
RITA WILLIAMS
November 10, 2008
TO THE SPINNER FAMILY, EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL.I WAS TRULY SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE HOME GOING OF MY SWEET FRIEND LARI. SHE WAS JUST A SWEET HAPPY GO LUCKY PERSON ALWAYS SMILING. TO GOD BE THE GLORY FOR SENDING SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PERSON OUR WAY. MAY YOU FIND PEACE AND COMFORT IN KNOWING TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.LARI JUST RODE OUT HER STORM FOR GOD WAS THERE WITH HER .MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.UVA HOSPITAL STAFF.
Regina Luck
November 10, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Spinner
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Lari when were in school, she was a very sweet spirit. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time. I just recently loss my mother in October. The road ahead will be difficult but Lari is at peace now.
Mikey Hunt
November 10, 2008
To Larry and the Family
There are no amount of words that I can say or do to bring back your loved one. All I can do is pray that the Lord would touch and minister to you at this time and the time to come. I pray that the Lord would grant that peace that passes all understanding to you and your family.
Your loss, but God's gain.
Lisa Early
November 10, 2008
Larry & Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you all at this difficult time. You will be in my prayers.
Vivian Sandridge
November 10, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Spinner
I am so sorry for your loss. I just met Lari last Thursday evening I admitted her into the hospital. We talked and had such a good time until her room was ready. She appeared to be such a sweet and very organized young lady. She and I both are capricorns. May God be with you and your family at this time.
Frank & Pat Shiflett
November 10, 2008
Larry and Family,
Words cannot express the sadness that we know you all feel. May you find comfort in God and feel His presence to help you through this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God comfort.
Roger and Vicki Snow
November 10, 2008
To the Spinner Family,
I was sad to hear about Lari and just wanted you all to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.We also pray that God gives you comfort and strength to get you through this time of sorrow.
God Bless You All
Nicole (Johnson) Monroe
November 10, 2008
Mr & Mrs Spinner and Lauren,
I am so sorry for your loss. Lari was such a sweet spirit and we were involved in so many activities during high school. It's been years since I've seen Lari but she was the type of person that left an everlasting impression in your heart and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you.
William Brown
November 10, 2008
Mona & Larry I'm sorry about your lost. It will take time to heal, just remember the great time you had with Lari. She is at peace and rest one day you will see your baby again.
Gloria and Butch Dudley
November 10, 2008
Lari used to play with my Anna when they both were at Jackson Via. I have't seen Lari in years but I remember her beautiful smile.
Shelby Selden Read & Family
November 10, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
valerie Spencer
November 10, 2008
God Bless You and keep you strong.
dottie wichael
November 10, 2008
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
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