Obituary for Glenda "Mema" Spearman
Glenda “Mema” Spearman of Durant, Oklahoma was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on March 11, 1940 to Homer Dale and Elizabeth Lucile (Tansey) Osborn and passed from this life on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the age of 83.
On May 24, 1957 she married Tony Allen Spearman in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Glenda was a dedicated wife and mother, and fiercely loved her family. She treasured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. Glenda especially loved her role as “Mema.” Throughout the years, her house was always open to many children whom she treated as her own. She nurtured and encouraged them and was the best listener. She touched so many children’s lives who only knew her as “Mema.”
Glenda had given her life to the Lord as a young girl and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Durant, Oklahoma. She was a part of the Bereavement Committee and helped provide countless lunches to bereaved families. She loved to read, solve crossword puzzles, listen to gospel music, and the Calvary Baptist Youth Choir.
She was preceded in death by her parents Homer Dale and Elizabeth Lucile (Tansey) Osborn; sister-in-law Virginia Osborn.
Survivors include her husband Tony Allen Spearman; son Terry Spearman and wife Judy of Pottsboro, Texas; daughter Cindy Golden and husband Ted of Coleman, Oklahoma; grandchildren Kristen Mullens and husband Billy of Durant, Oklahoma, Amber Dosh of Durant, Oklahoma, Brandon Peevyhouse and husband Alex of Durant, Oklahoma, Jessica Spearman of Dallas, Texas, Matt Spearman of Fort Worth, Texas, Nicholas Golden of Coleman, Oklahoma; great grandchildren Bailey, Lily, Addy, Emma, Aurora, Christian; brother Dale Osborn and wife Glenna of Pawnee, Oklahoma as well as other nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.
A family visitation will be held from 7:00 – 8:00PM on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Gordon Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, 715 W. Louisiana St. Durant, Oklahoma with Bro. Skip Robinson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Bereavement Fund at Calvary Baptist Church, 715 W. Louisiana Street, Durant, Oklahoma 74701.
Glenda’s family would like to send many thanks and appreciation to Calera Manor Nursing Home and Guardian Home Hospice for their attentive and compassionate care.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com
On May 24, 1957 she married Tony Allen Spearman in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Glenda was a dedicated wife and mother, and fiercely loved her family. She treasured her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. Glenda especially loved her role as “Mema.” Throughout the years, her house was always open to many children whom she treated as her own. She nurtured and encouraged them and was the best listener. She touched so many children’s lives who only knew her as “Mema.”
Glenda had given her life to the Lord as a young girl and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Durant, Oklahoma. She was a part of the Bereavement Committee and helped provide countless lunches to bereaved families. She loved to read, solve crossword puzzles, listen to gospel music, and the Calvary Baptist Youth Choir.
She was preceded in death by her parents Homer Dale and Elizabeth Lucile (Tansey) Osborn; sister-in-law Virginia Osborn.
Survivors include her husband Tony Allen Spearman; son Terry Spearman and wife Judy of Pottsboro, Texas; daughter Cindy Golden and husband Ted of Coleman, Oklahoma; grandchildren Kristen Mullens and husband Billy of Durant, Oklahoma, Amber Dosh of Durant, Oklahoma, Brandon Peevyhouse and husband Alex of Durant, Oklahoma, Jessica Spearman of Dallas, Texas, Matt Spearman of Fort Worth, Texas, Nicholas Golden of Coleman, Oklahoma; great grandchildren Bailey, Lily, Addy, Emma, Aurora, Christian; brother Dale Osborn and wife Glenna of Pawnee, Oklahoma as well as other nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.
A family visitation will be held from 7:00 – 8:00PM on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Gordon Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, 715 W. Louisiana St. Durant, Oklahoma with Bro. Skip Robinson officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Bereavement Fund at Calvary Baptist Church, 715 W. Louisiana Street, Durant, Oklahoma 74701.
Glenda’s family would like to send many thanks and appreciation to Calera Manor Nursing Home and Guardian Home Hospice for their attentive and compassionate care.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com