Elizabeth Jane Spears

Elizabeth Jane Spears, age 77, of Summertown, TN passed away Tuesday, September 03, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Kay Windsor, and a member of Barnesville Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Rhinehart and Elsie Foster Rhinehart Jennings; one brother, Edwin Rhinehart; one son, Johnny Spears; two daughters, Cindy Spears and Patricia Spears; and one grandson, Alex Spears. 

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Johnny Odell Spears of Summertown, TN; one son, Larry Spears (Joyce) of Summertown, TN; one daughter, Sharon Springer (Phillip) of New Prospect, TN; four grandchildren, Krystle Wilburn (Jason) of Lawrenceburg, TN, Lauren Thomas (Brodrick) of Hermitage, TN, Jon Springer (Jorden) of Georgia, and Hannah Dunnavant (Trea) of Lawrenceburg, TN; two great-grandchildren, Alexis Wilburn and Chloe Wilburn both of Lawrenceburg, TN; two sisters, Peggy Sims and Marlene Johns both of Summertown, TN; one brother, Virgil Rhinehart (Carolyn) of Summertown, TN; several close nieces and nephews; and special caregiver, Kim Walls.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Compassus Hospice and caregivers from the Summit at Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, September 05, 2019 at Neal Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, September 06, 2019, with Carlos Casteel and Larry Spears officiating.  Interment will follow at Barnesville Cemetery in Summertown, TN.  

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