Mrs. Mary Martina Spann

1911 - 2011

Mrs. Mary Martina Spann obituary, 1911-2011, GRIFFIN, GA

BORN

1911

DIED

2011

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Mary Spann Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 4, 2011.

Mrs. Mary Martina Spann, age 99 of Griffin, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. Spann was born May 12, 1911 in Cordova, TN, daughter of the late Oscar Berryhill and the late Addie Wylie Berryhill. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Spann earned a law degree in 1943 from the University of Memphis and also obtained her pilots license. She was a great lover of animals. Her husband, John Harry Spann preceded her in death.

Survivors include daughter, Judy Shirey and her fiancé, Rudi Helms of Jackson; grandchildren, Jay & Tonya Shirey of Griffin, Jeremy & Dianna Shirey of Marietta and great-grandchildren, Grady Shirey and Emree Shirey.

Cyrptside funeral services for Mrs. Spann will be held Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oak Hill Mausoleum. Jay Shirey will officiate. Friends may visit the family on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements.

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February 8, 2011

Scott Floyd

Judy my condolences on the loss of your mother. I don't recall if I had ever met her. May you find strength in family and friends during this time. Love you. Scott Floyd

February 7, 2011

Gail Floyd

Judy and Family,
May the peace of God fill your hearts and minds during this time of adjustment. She truly must have been a very special lady as she lived a wonderful long life. You were blessed to have her for many years.
God Bless You,
You are in my thoughts & prayers,
Gail Floyd

February 4, 2011

Eleanor Wilson

Judy
My sincerest sympathy in the passing of your mother.
Eleanor (Ms. Ellie)Wilson

February 4, 2011

Deb Yelvington

Ms Mary will be missed! She was always a true spitfire! I always wanted to be an adventurer like her. I know she is happy now to be with her true love Harry! I dont know of another couple so in love as they were. I was blessed to have known and loved them both!

February 4, 2011

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1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin, GA 30224

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