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Gloria Spivey Obituary
Services celebrating the life of Gloria Christine Matthews Spivey will be held , Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating will be grandson, Keith Lauter and son, R.T. Spivey. Interment will follow at Forest Park cemetery on St. Vincent Avenue.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home on Marshall Street.
Gloria Christine Matthews Spivey was born February 9, 1922 in Reagan, Falls County, Texas and went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert E. Lee Matthews and Beulah Alice Peeples, husband, Charles Spivey who was a WWII casualty and daughter, Alice Ellen Spivey, and husband of 45 years, Pat Spivey, daughter-in-law Shirley Long Spivey. Gloria is survived by five children, Charles (Chuck) Spivey and wife Peggy Horton Spivey, Sam Spivey and wife, Joanne Lanzillotti Spivey, R.T. (Tarver) Spivey, Jeanie Spivey Burnham and husband, Bruce Burnham, Beth Spivey Shaw and husband, Andy Shaw. She also has 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
"The Lord has blessed me, and He is first in my life, then family, friends and the gift of music. I played piano/organ for 68 years. So for each of you, I give thanks to my Lord, and look forward to a big reunion of family and friends. Just awaken each day and say, this is the day God has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it."
Honoring Gloria as pallbearers will be grandsons; Rob Spivey, Jesse Spivey, Anthony Spivey, Patrick Spivey, Paul Spivey, Jeremy Spivey and Allen Dewhurst.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to: Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 26 Broadway 14th Floor New York, NY 10004, and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 1311 Mamaroneck Ave, Suite 310 White Plains, NY 10605.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Spivey
BUSTER CONSTANZI
January 3, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss.
Connie Walker Hughes
October 13, 2013
To All the Great Spivey families, I just found out about your Mother's passing. I remember her so well and enjoyed being around her and each of you. I am thinking of each of you and praying for your days ahead. Miss and Love Each of You, Connie Walker Hughes
Yvette Moore-Smith
February 9, 2013
Jeanie and family,
Praying for your comfort and peace at this sad time. FPHS 67
Judy Matthews Johnson
February 1, 2013
What a lady! I always wanted to be just like her. She was my Daddy's only sister.She was overflowing with kindness, love, and talent. My fondest memories as a child were the visits her family made to her small hometown of Reagan, Texas as she, Uncle Pat and our five cousins climbed out of the car. For us happiness had arrived and Reagan came alive. She and her mother would take turns playing the piano while we all sang old hymns. She touched our lives, nourished our souls,and left us with loving memories.
Nelda Milligan
January 14, 2013
Jeannie & family,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. She blessed us all by raising such a wonderful family. I'll be praying for you during this difficult time. Love you & miss seeing your sweet smile.
January 10, 2013
Jeanie & Spivey family,
It's been a long time since FPHS but you and your family are all a testament to what a wonderul lady your mother was.
May you be comforted by the cherished memories you made with her and the sure knowledge that she has gone ahead to Heaven to prepare a place for you there.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Sue Turner Carter
FPHS 1967
Royce Allen
January 10, 2013
Sam, Tarver, Jeanie and Beth,
There is no greater love and bond such that exists between a mother and her children. Having the privilege of visiting in your home many times, I can attest to the fact that Mrs. Spivey loved each of you unconditionally. She will be greatly missed and you will carry her many endearing qualities always.
Jennie Tyler
January 10, 2013
she was a very sweet person. I send my regrets to Jeannie, Peggy and Chuck. I will pray for the family. I know she will be greatly missed.
J&D Spivey
January 10, 2013
No more tears,No more pain. RIP Aunt Gloria
Evelyn Estes
January 9, 2013
My condolence to the family.
Steven Slaughter
January 9, 2013
A wonderful Christian lady that Loved life. praying for you all
January 9, 2013
Dear Spivey Family. I grew up with you guys and your mom playing the organ at Ford Park. My mom (Dorthy McGee) and your mom were always there to keep an eye on us. Sorry for your loss but its heavens gain. Gary Mcgee
January 9, 2013
Sweet Spivey Family.....I am so sorry for the loss of your mom....She raised a wonderful family....I'm thankful that I know most of you...and you're part of her...She must have been a wonderful person...Love Jan Farmer Burns
Susan Jones Denney
January 9, 2013
To the Spivey Family, I remember playing many hours with Gloria at FPBC. She was always gracious and patient as I learned what I was supposed to do. I also remember her as a great lady who raised such a beautiful family. My thoughts are with you today.
January 9, 2013
Tarver and Family, I am sorry to hear of your loss but the will be a great rejoicing when she reaches heaven, and remember she isnt gone she has just moved to her heavenly home.
Rebecca & Gary Blanton
January 9, 2013
Dear Spiveys,
So sorry to read of your Mom's passing. What fond memories I have of her and our friendship as we played organ/piano together at FPBC for many years. I know she is happy and "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus".
Jon & Jerie Shirley Black
January 9, 2013
Dear Jeanie & Bruce, Beth & Andy,
Thinking of you and your family today. Please know you are in our prayers...may your memories comfort you at this time. You and your brothers are a nice reflection of her...job, well-done. I know the Class of 1967 joins me in sending regards to you and your family. Love you,
Kathy Burnette
January 9, 2013
Dear Spivey Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless and Comfort you during this sad time!!!
Henry Burns
January 9, 2013
Dear Sam and Family:
I am so sorry to read of your beloved Mother's passing. My family and I will be lifting you all up in prayer not only now but in the many days to come.
Sympathetically Yours,Henry Burns and Family
Annette Stewart Hamm
January 9, 2013
Sorry to read about your mom. I know how difficult it is to have a loved one leave this world for the next. They are just waiting on us to join them. Love never dies.
You will be in my prayers.
Shirley Parker
January 9, 2013
Sam, so sorry about your mother. I feel your loss and my sympathy and prayer are with you and your family.
January 9, 2013
No one is ready to lose a Mother; bless you and your family. Val & Vicki Tucker
January 9, 2013
Dear Jenie and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Louise Choate
Tome Walters
January 9, 2013
Sam, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time. God's grace and love go with you and the family.
Steve Beck
January 9, 2013
Sam, Tarver, Jeanie and Beth,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of your mother. Although it has been many years since our days at FPBC, I have beautiful and lasting memories of her and he music. She was a wonderful woman and mother and I know that she is home now.
Drs. Steve and Sherri Madden Beck
Bobby Horton
January 9, 2013
One of the sweetest ladies I have ever had the pleasure of knowing!! GOD most definitely added another Angel to Heaven!!
Valerie Losey
January 8, 2013
Jeanie your mother always had a smile on her face for me and always asked about my mother her neighbor Lucille
BUSTER CONSTANZI
January 8, 2013
SAM AND JO ANN, NANCY AND I ARE VERY SORRY ABOUT LOSS.PLEASE LET US KNOW. IF MAY HELP IN ANYWAY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS.
Caroline and Wade Anderson
January 8, 2013
Loving you and know you are in heaven watching over US and playing the organ again.
Ted and Alice Roberts
January 8, 2013
Sam: We did not know your mother but apparently God knows her well. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you and comfort you.
Caroline and Wade Anderson
January 8, 2013
Such a beautiful lady who always thought of everyone else and wanted to know how they were doing. Such a joy to have such a great friend in our lives.
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