Earline Spear
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Earline Spear
88, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away September 25, 2010 at the home of her son in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was born August 26, 1922 near Marlow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Alvin and Jesse Kilgore Brown.
Earline's parents moved their family to Lincoln, Arkansas, in 1938. Earline married Alva Spear on October 27, 1939 in her senior year of high school at Lincoln High.
She worked in a grocery store in her younger days and retired from Franklin Electric in Siloam Springs after working there eighteen years.
Earline was a faithful member of the Summers Missionary Baptist Church where members and friends recently honored her and her close friend, Lois Norvell, with a birthday party for their 88th and 92nd birthdays, respectively.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all six of her siblings, and her husband, Alva, of 63 years.
Earline was a Proverbs 31 Woman. "Her children arise up and call her blessed...”
Alva and Earline were blessed with three sons: Randall Spear and his wife, Anna, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; David Spear and his wife, Karen, of Sutton, Alaska; and Dennis Spear and his wife, Twyla, of Lincoln, Arkansas; seven grandchildren: Randy, John, Mandy, Marc, Justin, Dana and Jessica; and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends, Sunday afternoon, September 26, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 27, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. at the Summers Missionary Baptist Church in Summers, Arkansas, with Paul and Jeremy Young officiating. Interment will be in the Sugar Hill Cemetery near Lincoln, Arkansas. There will be no graveside service.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Cox, Bert Padgett, Les Pinkerton, Scott Ramsey, Carl Brown, Lois Norvell, Rosalie Glidewell, Jay Norton, George Schooler, Aubrey Cuzick and Raymond Jackson.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International or to Summers Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
88, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, passed away September 25, 2010 at the home of her son in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She was born August 26, 1922 near Marlow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Alvin and Jesse Kilgore Brown.
Earline's parents moved their family to Lincoln, Arkansas, in 1938. Earline married Alva Spear on October 27, 1939 in her senior year of high school at Lincoln High.
She worked in a grocery store in her younger days and retired from Franklin Electric in Siloam Springs after working there eighteen years.
Earline was a faithful member of the Summers Missionary Baptist Church where members and friends recently honored her and her close friend, Lois Norvell, with a birthday party for their 88th and 92nd birthdays, respectively.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all six of her siblings, and her husband, Alva, of 63 years.
Earline was a Proverbs 31 Woman. "Her children arise up and call her blessed...”
Alva and Earline were blessed with three sons: Randall Spear and his wife, Anna, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; David Spear and his wife, Karen, of Sutton, Alaska; and Dennis Spear and his wife, Twyla, of Lincoln, Arkansas; seven grandchildren: Randy, John, Mandy, Marc, Justin, Dana and Jessica; and twelve great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends, Sunday afternoon, September 26, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 27, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. at the Summers Missionary Baptist Church in Summers, Arkansas, with Paul and Jeremy Young officiating. Interment will be in the Sugar Hill Cemetery near Lincoln, Arkansas. There will be no graveside service.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Cox, Bert Padgett, Les Pinkerton, Scott Ramsey, Carl Brown, Lois Norvell, Rosalie Glidewell, Jay Norton, George Schooler, Aubrey Cuzick and Raymond Jackson.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International or to Summers Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Summers Missionary Baptist Church in Summers, Arkansas. Grave side services will not be held at the cemetery.
Visitation
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General
Aug 26, 1922
Sep 25, 2010
88
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Tributes
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. You all did all you could do in showing Love and taking care of you Mom. You all will be truly Blessed. My prayers are for you all now,and the days to come. Arlene always told me stories and Photo's of her family, She loved her family. She was one special Lady!!!!
Leta Long - Friends To Arlene And Dennis
Earlene will be greatly missed, she was a wonderful lady. God be with you during this time.
R F & Sharon Holcomb & Boys - Friend
We are so sorry for your loss.Ms. Earline was a very special lady,and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.God Bless you all.
Jim And Patti Stickler
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
David And Melissa Jameson & Family - Friends Of Dennis And Randall & Anna
Aunt Earline was one of my heroes; she was always gentle and kind. I was always inspired by her hard work and kind sweet spirit. I know that my life has truly blessed to have been touched and inspired by such an awesome Christian influence. She really was the walking talking Christian that we should all strive to be. I will miss her greatly
Glen Dame - Nephew
Hello Dennis and Spears Family, Just wanted you to know I was thinking about you in this sad time--Sincerely, Carol
Carol Lewis Stone - Friend
Earline and my mom, Gladys Morris, were first cousins. Gladys' mom, Ollie Brown Houser and Uncle Alvin Brown were brother and sister. Ollie, my Grandmother visited the Morris family in Farmington many times and we always brought her to see Uncle Alvin and Aunt Jessie. I have been back in Fayetteville for 10 years and have visted cousin Earline several times - she really always seemed like more an aunt to me. I talked with Earline several months ago - June and I was supposed to get over to Lincoln to see her and I do regret not making it. Earline was a great lady and has left a great legacy in her family. She very well may be the last of all the Brown cousins. Earline gave me my first dog in 1947. Virginia Piper called me about Earline's passing.
John Morris - 2nd Cousin
We are sorry for your loss. We will miss Grandma Spear, and we are also glad that she is out of pain and in a perfect place.Love Marc and Abby and girls
Marc And Abby Spear - Grandson And Wife
With Our Deepest Sympathy. Sue,Martha,and Marissa
Sue Turner - Friend Of Deceased Grandson / John Spear
So sorry to hear about your loss. Ms. Earline was a sweet lady. Your family is in our prayers.
Tim And Vicki Barker - Friends
Earline was one of the best women I have ever known. Good neighbor, good working buddy,good friend. She will be missedgpyke3gpyke3
Sue Heisler - Friend
Grant, the kids, and I send our love and condolences. Mrs. Earlene was a true and faithful friend to us all. I will miss our tea parties.
Leanne Barnett - Friend
Miss Earlene was such a wonderful person and I feel blessed to have been able to be a part of the same church family. My heart and prayers go out to her family during their loss. Although a void may be left here on earth, one has been filled in Heaven.
Maegan Phillips - Church Family
I am so sorry for your loss, I was unable to attend the funeral today I had a DR app I LOVED MISS EARLENE she was and is ALWAYS a special LADY, SHE WILL BE GREATLY BE MISSED.
Jo Ann Drain - Work At Senior Center
We loved Aunt Earlene dearly and will miss her. My family and I always looked forward to going to Aunt Earlene and Uncle Alva's house. I pestered them to death to ride their horses.
David And Lori Dame - Nephew
DAVID, RANDELL, DENNIS< SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!! LOVE YOU ALL!!! WILL BE PRAYING!!! VAN2bs5
Van - Friend
Dear Family, How much your mother loved you and how good you were to her! She was a special woman and I am saddevsl1thned by your loss. I have been out of town and missed her services. She was so good to Evelyn her sister-in-law and was so supportive of me when caring for Evelyn. She prayed for me and it was such a strength. She was a special lady and will be missed by many.
Carolyn Schmitt - Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Summers Missionary Baptist Church in Summers, Arkansas. Grave side services will not be held at the cemetery.
Visitation
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General
Aug 26, 1922
Sep 25, 2010
88
Documents