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Townsend Speir Obituary
Pineville - Funeral services celebrating the life of Townsend Marie Porter Speir, will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, December 29, 2017, in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville with Reverend Tom Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Holloway Methodist Cemetery (Slay Cemetery).
Visitation will be observed at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.
Pallbearers honored to serve are Brad Speir, Brent Speir, Donnie Speir, Bo Winn, Clayton Speir and Richie Speir.
Townsend Marie Porter Speir, 89, of Pineville, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2017, at Rapides Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Speir was proud of her Christian faith and her relationship with Christ. She was a Charter member of Trinity Baptist Church and long-time member of Philadelphia Baptist Church. Townsend married the love of her life, T. J. Speir, Sr. and was blessed with 3 sons and, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a great-great grandchild all of which she was very dedicated. She loved the outdoors, fishing and flower gardening, especially her roses.
She was preceded in death by her husband, T. J. Speir, Sr.; parents, Lee and Lydia Collins Porter; sisters, Ester Porter Shellnutt, Jessie Porter Mays, Minnie Lee Porter and Infant sister Porter and brother, Floyd Porter
She is survived by her sons, T. J. "Skeeter" Speir, Jr. (Ann), Hilton "Blackie" Speir (Delores "Bity") and Mickey Earl Speir (Sharon); 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and a host of other family members and friends.
To extend online condolences to the Speir family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.
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Calvin & Randi Curtis
Calvin Curtis
February 15, 2020
What a sweet woman. As a young lad, I remember her awesome smile.
Aunt Townsend put up with us Curtis boys for a long time. It's so sad to now here that Mickey has since passed. Skeeter & Blackie my thoughts are with you guys. Miss you guys.
December 29, 2017
T. J. and Ann just wanted you to know that our prayers are with you and your family.
Always remember the ones we love are never gone, for they will always be in our hearts.
The Webster and Bookman Families(Gladys)
Linda Love
December 29, 2017
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My mother, Myrtis Porter Daigre and Aunt Mickey (Mamie Jo Porter) spoke of her often. I also remember her from the family reunions. Having lost Mother (Myrtis) a little over a year ago I can really understand your sorrow. You all will be in my prayers. Linda Daigre Love
Jerre & Julian Perry
December 29, 2017
T. J., Ann and Family, our prayers are with you all during these sad and difficult days. You are in our thoughts as you bury your Mom. God bless all of you.
Martha Trammell
December 28, 2017
One of the best things you can note about a person is the character of their descendants. I never got to meet Townsend but knowing Blackie and his family and their love and respect for her makes it obvious that she was a strong and loving woman. My granddaughters Chelsea and Shaley got to go on Christmas trips to her house a couple of times and loved the time they had with the family. I know she will be greatly missed but will be alive in the hearts of all who love her.
Clyde and Karen McKnight
December 28, 2017
To the Speir family-our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Maw-maw Townsend was a dear sweet lady.
David Raymond
December 27, 2017
Mickey and family so sorry to hear of your loss while we are in Texas visiting family. Though I'll miss the service our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of grief. May the peace that passes all understanding that only God can provide comfort your family during the days ahead. David & Pam Raymond
Brenda Addy
December 27, 2017
I'm lighting a candle in honor of your beloved MOTHER, Mickey, Blackey and Skeeter. May God bless and guide yall thru this painful time as you lay your sweet mother to rest: Keeping yall in our hearts and prayers at this time.
Stan Beaubouef
December 27, 2017
Skeeter, Blackie, and Mickey, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. What a great time we had when we played baseball for your Dad.
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