Ann Kizer Spain

1942 - 2024

SPAIN, Ann Kizer, 81, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born November 8, 1942 in Washington, NC to the late Helen and Franklin Kizer and was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Melvin G. Spain. Ann is survived by four children, Laurie Sweeney (Dale), Melissa Byrne (Brendan), Drew Spain (Ellen), and Paige Flanagan (David), six grandchildren, Taylor Housel (Zach), Madison Sweeney, Katelyn Spain, Ayden Flanagan, Emma Spain, and Eli Flanagan; great grandson, Finley Housel; sister, Marion Renne (Merl); as well as several nieces and nephews. She thoroughly enjoyed teaching for over 25 years with Hanover County Schools. Ann was a loving mother and involved herself for many years in numerous community activities with her children. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchild and enriched their lives with many adventures.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services, with a reception immediately following, will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 15, 2024 at Shady Grove UMC, 8209 Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Duke Children's Hospital, 300 W Morgan St, Ste 1000, Durham, NC 27701.