Dolores Joanne Spivey, age 85, was born on August 14, 1930 in Ames, Iowa to James P. and Prudence Weltey Smith and passed away on November 4, 2015 in Crossville, TN. She taught school in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, Pueblo Colorado, Elgin, Illinois, and Shamburg, Illinois. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree at Nebraska and her Master’s at Northern Illinois. She was an organist at Itaska Presbyterian Church and Bensenville Methodist Church, and enjoyed teaching music. While in Pueblo, she met and married her husband of 60 years, Willard Spivey, on August 13, 1955. She enjoyed riding horses in Montana and mules to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Dolores was a 60 year member of the PEO and president of that organization for one year. She was a member of the Crossville Wood Carving Club.
She is survived by her husband, son- James Calvin Spivey (Cindy); grandchildren- Jeffery McGuire, Heather McGuire, Sebastian Spivey, Samuel Spivey, and Simon Spivey; and brother- David Smith.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Deborah Ann McGuire.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 with memorial service to follow on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home.
My heart is sadden at the passing of JO. She was a sweet lady that brought joy to all those around her. Will, I know that Gods presents will comfort you and your family during this time of loss.
Bro. Ron and Geneva Harris
Jim, Cindy & family, please accept our condolences on the passing of your mom. JS, no question she was proud of you & Cindy and the family you’re raising. Keeping your mom and your family in our thoughts & prayers. John & Daen Duffy
Thank you John for your thoughtfulness and kind words. She was a strong woman with a lot of energy. We are thankful for the many memories we have together. We appreciate you thinking of us.
We are saddened by this loss and are filled with so many memories of trips and family celebrations. Including playing piano for our wedding! Our Aunt Jo was a character, had a huge heart and took such great joy in her family and her adventures! Please know our hearts are filled with the happiness to have shared so much with her, the sadness at this loss and with prayers that you will find peace in the love and memories we all have.
Kimberle and Mike Rupert and family