Kay Henderson

Spearman

1944 - 2014

Kay Henderson Spearman, 70, of Pensacola, FL died at home on December 3, 2014. Born in Fitzgerald, GA to Doug and Vivian Henderson, Kay and her family moved to Pensacola in 1958 where she, her sister, and brother went to Escambia High School.

Kay graduated from Pensacola Junior College and received her BA from UWF in 1969. That same year she began a career teaching English at Pensacola High School that would span over 30 years. She finished her career at PHS as an instructor in the International Baccalaureate Program.

She is survived by her son, Woody; granddaughter, Megan; sister, Mary Jane McGonagle; brother, Doug and sister-in-law, Beverly along with their sons, Ashley (wife, Megan and their son, Charley), and Justin (wife, Jen); and first cousin, Jack Mayes.

Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kay will have a small graveside ceremony in Fitzgerald, GA during the Christmas holiday.

Donations should be made in Kay's name to Covenant Hospice.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on Dec. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Kay Spearman

39 Entries

Blair Little

January 4, 2015

Woody and all the family, your mother was a ray of sunshine! what a beautiful smile, voice and laugh she had. I know she was proud of her hometown of Fitzgerald too. May peace surround you and the love of friends and the memory of her sustain you.

ginger cross

December 24, 2014

Memories for another Navy Point neighbor, Prayers to her family.
Ginger Maultsby Cross.

Paula Wetherington

December 15, 2014

Doug and Beverly,
So sorry to hear of Kay's passing . I remember her well. You are in my prayers .
Paula

Renee Singletary Spencer

December 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time...much love. Renee Singletary Spencer

Amanda Evanoff

December 12, 2014

Condolences to Mrs. Spearman's family. She was an amazing teacher and a caring mentor. (IB class of 2003)

Beth Childs

December 12, 2014

My thought and prayers to Mrs Spearman's family. She was a great teacher! She will be missed.

Albert de Lorge

December 12, 2014

Very saddened to learn of this loss. Mrs Spearman was a great teacher, very full of life and one of my favorite teachers at PHS. CO 1985

Sandra Tucker

December 11, 2014

So sad to hear she was one of my favorite teachers. I remember going to her house for an event. She was an awesome teacher and truly cared about her students. Sending prayers for Woody and the rest of her family. RIP MS Spearman.

Philip Richard

December 11, 2014

Ms. Spearman was my favorite teacher at PHS. I had a major crush on her. I will always remember you. RIP Ms. Spearman.

Marge Edwards

December 11, 2014

So many testimonials from Kay's former students! She was obviously a marvelous teacher. My sincere condolences to all who were touched by her kindness, expertise and love for life.

John Tedder

December 10, 2014

Woody and Mary Jane, My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Kay was one of my favorite teachers as well as a good friend and a special person. I will never forget her and will cherish our friendship. C O 83

December 10, 2014

She was a very special teacher!!!!

Christina (Harman) Sherwin

December 10, 2014

Ms. Spearman was my favorite teacher in high school. She was such an amazing and inspiring woman. I have lots of great memories from her 10th grade English class. RIP Ms. Spearman. PHS IB Class of 2005

Katie (Gulley) King

December 10, 2014

Ms. Spearman was hands down my favorite teacher in high school. She encouraged my individuality, supported me in my weak moments and always made me laugh. I am truly saddened that she is no longer with us and I regret not being able to see her and thank her for her kindness, compassion and service to the community before she passed on. Wherever she may be, I hope she knows how loved she is.

C/O 2005 PHS IB

Lisa Dickey

December 10, 2014

One of the best teachers I ever had. Mrs. Spearman taught her classes with joy and vigor, and she made them fun, too. Great teachers are a gift, and she was certainly one to me.

William Ward

December 9, 2014

As a junior at PHS, I had English class in the room next door to Mrs. Spearman's. 25 years later, I taught English in the room next door to Mrs. Spearman's. Do the math. Thousands of students taught and lives touched. This is a huge loss for the community and the PHS family...my condolences.

Darren Rasberry

December 9, 2014

Ms. Spearman was one of the best teachers I had ever . She not only Loved teaching but she also loved her students just as much. My prayers go out to the Family, she will be missed.

PHS C/O 1983

John Michael Anderson

December 9, 2014

Mrs Spearman was my English Teacher at PHS during some very difficult times in the mid-70s, she made a tremendous difference in my life. May God Bless her family. I have never forgotten her and never will.

Rose Moss George

December 8, 2014

I had the pleasure of teaching Woody in second grade at Edgewater Elem. School.
His grandmother and Kay's mother Vivian Henderson was my co- worker.
I met Kay during this time and got to know the whole family.
Kay and my daughter, Cindy George got to be friends two decades later during Cindy's years at PHS.
Prayers are with you and the family, Woody.

Mary Jane Lord (Colquett)

December 8, 2014

So sorry to hear about Kay. Lots of good memories from Navy Point and Escambia

Stephanie Brooks

December 8, 2014

I had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Spearman while I was in the IB program at PHS. She was a wonderful woman and I will miss her greatly, especially her laugh. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

~C/O 2002

Michele Balkom-Hill

December 8, 2014

Woody, your mom touched many young lives. My heart goes out to you and your family. She will be missed .

December 8, 2014

Woody, Mary Jane and Doug so sorry about Kay's passing. I loved Kay and your family. Caroline and I had some great times with Woody and Kay! She was the best! Grace Ward Edwards

David Combs

December 8, 2014

She was one of my favorite teachers. She made me want to come to her class. I was a mixed up kid, and she cared for me. We need more teachers like her. My condolences to her family.

Deeandra Watson

December 8, 2014

RIP MRs. Spearman. She was one of my favorite teachers at PHS (IB C/O 2001), and she will be greatly missed.

Michael Nowlin

December 8, 2014

Sorry to her of Kay's passing. Former student, Pensacola High School 1972-1973

Mike & Terry Thompson

December 8, 2014

Dear Woody, Mary Jane, Doug & family, We are sorry for your loss. Kay made a positive impact on so many in her life. She always seemed to have her sense of humor. May God Bless you.

Annie Joyce Lawrence

December 7, 2014

I was in one of Ms. Spearman's first classes as a new teacher. We became friends. My prayers are with you.

December 7, 2014

Doug, Bev and Mary Jane I am sorry to hear of Kay's passing. I have fond memories of spending time on the water having an (all night) pig roast with the neighborhood. Good times were had by all. May your memories sustain you during this time. Susie Gonzalez

December 7, 2014

Dear Friends,
I am so saddened by your loss. I will forever miss that feeling of being with family when I visited with Mary Jane and Kay. Kay was always such fun and had a wonderful sense of humor. She will always be in my heart..Keeping
you all in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Denise LaMotte

Nathorna Fountain McCreary

December 7, 2014

Thank you for inspiring me and giving me the love if English. If it had not been for you, my love for English would not be what it is today... Rest in peace!

Debbie Burg

December 7, 2014

Ms Spearman was my English teacher in the 9th grade the first year she taught at PHS. She was a wonderful teacher and used some different methods to make a boring subject an interesting one. Seems like just yesterday.

Kyle Roberts

December 7, 2014

Mary Jane and Doug, I am sorry to hear about Kay. A wonderful person. We had great memories in the old days at Escambia High and cruzing Warrington.

M.D., Pensacola High School graduate, Class of 1981

December 7, 2014

God bless you all during this sad time. May your memories keep her close to your hearts. Ms. Spearman was a wonderful teacher and eager for each student to learn. A teacher I'll always remember as my favorite in high school.

Linda Lewis

December 7, 2014

Sending thoughts and prayers, from the Escambia High School 1962 Class Committee.

Mary Riker

December 6, 2014

Doug and Beverly, Mary Jane and Woody: Your family has always been special to ours. Such found memories of Kay--a favorite was at your house when she interviewed me (I was a little girl) for one of her college research papers. I loved having that "job" and thought she was so smart and cool! And she was. Hugs and prayers. Love you all, Mary Margaret (McLaughlin)

Nancy (Raden) Ward

December 6, 2014

I have many memories of good times when we were at Escambia High and some from years later. So sorry to hear of her death. And special condolences to you, Mary Jane, as I know you will really miss her.

Pennye Garvey Yadrick

December 6, 2014

I was so sorry to hear she has gone, we have lost a great teacher and a wonderful woman.

Jim & Bonnie Griffis Lewis

December 6, 2014

We knew Kay from Escambia High and Pensacola Jr. College. She was a spirited, kind and generous person, and so intelligent! She will be missed in this world, as she was one who "made a difference" in it.

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