Mary Jane Spivey, age 86, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at NHC Meadowbrook.
She was born January 21st, 1938 in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Joe Richardson and Katherine Morton . She was a devoted homemaker and a member of the Westvue Church of Christ. She was a standout basketball player in the 1950’s at a time when a six foot tall female was uncommon. She also enjoyed golf, tennis, bowling and swimming. She had enjoyed working at McCollum Jewelers and being the secretary of Westvue Church of Christ. She always enjoyed meeting new people and never met a stranger.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joan Richardson Trulove.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jimmy Spivey, one daughter, Christy (Dale) Ingram of Gardendale, AL, one son, Richie (Trish) Spivey of Jacksonville, FL, one sister, Dorothy Richardson Lewter of Meridianville, AL, three grandchildren, Lindsey, Kelly and Rachael, and five great grandchildren, Skylar, Eli, Maxwell, James and Maeve.
Visitation with the family will be conducted at the Chapel of London Funeral Home 324 West Church Street Lewisburg, Tennessee 37091 on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at 3:00 pm from the Chapel of London Funeral Home 324 West Church Street Lewisburg, Tennessee 37091 with burial to follow in Lone Oak Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westvue Church of Christ.
London Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.
