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Edna Spears Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, 2014.

Edna Mae Spears, born October 13, 1932, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014, around 12:00 noon at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 81, a native of Plaquemine (Point Pleasant), LA. She retired from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) as an administrative assistant in 1994. Viewing will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Greater Mount Gideon Baptist Church, with services on Friday, August 8, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Mount Gideon Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Edward Howard. Survivors include her loving husband, John W. Spears; mother, Hazel Sparrow; four daughters, Patricia Mitchell, Joanetta Taylor, Jennifer Okafor and Tracy Santos; five sisters, Mable Knight, Mildred Trim, Nancy Kelly, Hazel M. Sparrow and Berlyn Hughes; two brothers, Thomas Sparrow Sr., and Reggie Sparrow Jr.; nine grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Services entrusted to Hall Davis & Son Funeral Service. To sign the guest book, go to www.hallsinc.net.

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August 16, 2014

Sabrina Green

She kept the family together. Always stayed in close contact. She loved her family. And her family loved her. As long as I can remember Edna Mae was my daddy's favorite. He loved them all...but Edna Mae! I can see him jumping up and down when he saw her coming saying " here comes my baby". We are going to miss this stronghold, kind and gentle spirit from our chain. We will have to work much harder to keep us together. I loved her and will surely miss her. Hold on to HIS unchanging hands John, Pat, Joanetta, Jennifer, Tracey, Mommie, Little Hazel, Mable, Thomas, Bennie, Mildred, Nancy, Beryl, grandkids, great-grandkids, Drea and the rest of my family. Make her proud of all her hard work. She left a beautiful legacy.

August 10, 2014

CELESTINE COLLINS HUTCHINSON

JOHN WILLIS AND THE FAMILY:
THERE IS NOTHING I CAN SAY TO MAKE YOUR LOSS ANY MORE BEARABLE. EDNA MAE WAS A CHRISTIAN,VIRTIOUS,CARING AND A
GENERAOUS KIND HEARTED WOMAN. IF ONLY THERE WERE MORE LIKE HER IN THE WORLD TODAY. SHE LIVED THE CHRISTIAN LIFE EVERY DAY/ MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND I THANK GOD FOR SHARING HER WITH US FOR 81 YEARS. YOUR COUSIN

August 8, 2014

Steve and Mildred jarrell williams

we are very sorry to hear of your iost.GOD will take care of you all just turn everything over to him

August 8, 2014

The Spears, Carmena and Quiett Family

May God comfort and strengthened the Spears family in your time of bereavement.

August 8, 2014

Rev D'Autrey Ware

May the love of God keep you and your family in perfect peace

August 8, 2014

Augustine Jordan

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sparrow and Spears family, today and in the difficult days to come. May God continue to comfort, strengthen, and keep you.
Mrs. Augustine J. W. Jordan and Daughters

August 8, 2014

Augustine Jordan

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sparrow and Spears family, today and in the difficult days to come. May God continue to comfort, strengthen, and keep you.
Mrs. Augustine J. W. Jordan and Daughters

August 8, 2014

Stevenson-Stewart's

To The Family & Friends of Ms. Edna Mae,
Our prayers are with you always.

August 8, 2014

To my neighborhood family,
Words cannot express the pain we all feel due to the lost of Ms. Edna Mae. May God comfort our hearts and souls as we continue through this phase of life. I love you and pray that God strengthens each and every one of you.

Myra "Niki" Ford

August 8, 2014

Glenda Chopin

The LORD IS YOUR LIGHT AND SALVATION, WHOM SHOULD U FEAR, I will meet u on the other side where there is no more pain and every day will be like Sunday.

August 8, 2014

Curtis /Etta Jackson

May the love of GOD be with you always.

August 8, 2014

Glenda Chopin

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

August 8, 2014

charlene sims-brown

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 7, 2014

Mary Johnson (Mother - Greater Mt. Gideon B.C.)

To Deacon John Spears,

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife. May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.

August 7, 2014

Ollivette

Pat - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family especially at this difficult time. I know how close you were to your Mom and pray that many warm memories will help to sustain you in the days and weeks ahead. Depend on God for the strength and peace that only He can provide. With love,

August 7, 2014

Torris and Lynette (Stewart) Armstead

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow!! With much love to my family!!!

August 7, 2014

Delorious Brooks

To my family my cousin will truly be missed by so many. My heartfelt prayers are with my family now and always. May God strengthen us all during this time. Mr. & Mrs. Royal n Delorious Brooks

August 7, 2014

Darlene McKinley-McCormick

To the family my prayers are with you. Absent from the body present with The Lord

August 6, 2014

Willie, Faye and Darren Harrison

To the Sparrow, Spears and Hughes Families
May God be with you all in your time of need. With our condolences.

August 6, 2014

To Joanetta, John and the entire Spears Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you walk through this stage in life. We have many fond memories of Mrs. Edna Mae. Remember to cast your cares upon HIM -- King Jesus, for he is able to comfort you.

With deepest sympathy,

Gwen Myers-Thomas and the Myers Family

August 6, 2014

Gwendolyn Craig Jones

To Nancy Sparrow Kelly and all of the Sparrow Family:

The Sovereign Lord shall wipe away the tears from all faces. The Lord has spoken. Beneath his wings abide, God will take care of you. My heartfelt condolences to you.

August 6, 2014

Pastor Ronald Craig Sr.

To the Sparrow Family:

Never will there come a time when God will not be there for you. When God says, "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you", He means just that: Never! Therefore, be encouraged.

Much love to all of you.

August 6, 2014

TO THE SPEARS FAMILY, OUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR HEART-FELT SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU1

THE FRANKLIN/TURNER FAMILY

August 6, 2014

PAM CAVALIER

TO THE SPEARS FAMILY,
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND STRENGHEN YOU DURING THIS TIME....
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

August 6, 2014

To our family,
O Lord how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. Psalm 92:5.
With deepest sympathy,
Mr.& Mrs Charles Delone

August 6, 2014

Joycelyn Donnell

My prayers are with all of your family. She was a kind, generous lady. I'm feeling your pain.

August 6, 2014

Yvonne Row

Pat,

I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Yvonne

August 6, 2014

Larry & Sandra Williams

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.We will truly miss her.May the Lord bless and keep you.

August 6, 2014

wanda o'bear

with deepest sympathy
to the spears family

the obear family

August 6, 2014

Demetris & Sarah Hitchens

May God Bless You Family. Remember that being absent from the body, your Love One is present with the Lord.

August 6, 2014

BETTY LEE

MS.EDNA MAE WAS ONE OF THE MOST NICEST PEOPLE I HAVE MET.SHE HAS TRULY LEFT A LEGACY TO LIVE BY! ALWAYS CARING,AND KIND! WE KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED! THE LEE FAMILY

August 6, 2014

John London and Edna 'louise

You're not forgotten,Nor ever shall you be,As long as life and memory last,We shall remember thee.We loved you and we will miss you.

August 6, 2014

GOD has acquired another Angel. Aunt Tee, you will be truly missed. Such a sweet, caring, and loving soul! We will meet again.

August 6, 2014

Brenda Carter

Pat and Spears Family
Our condolences we extend to you. It was a shock to hear of Ms. Edna's passing. For only God knows our time and destiny. We take joy in knowing that we were able to spend the prior week-end together on the Magnolia B.C. Sunday School trip. We pray God's comfort and healing for the family. Ms. Edna is gone but not forgotten. Be prayerful and look to the day you meet again.

With Sympathy,
Brenda Carter, Connie Lloyd and Barbara Sterling Family
Magnolia B.C. Sunday School

August 6, 2014

Margaret O'Bear Bailey

Sorry for your Loss. God will take care of you.

August 6, 2014

Venus Ferdinand Williams

To Patricia and family, May God be with you. My deepest sympathy.

August 6, 2014

James Woods Family

Please know that our thought and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. We love you all!

August 6, 2014

Amanda Jackson-Taylor

To: Joanetta & The Entire Spears Family

Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal... The pain that your hearts is feeling I know all to well. I recommend JESUS he can and he will give you the strength to go on if you keep your hands in God's unchanging hands. God said he will keep you & your family in perfect peace if you keep your mind stayed on him. Sometimes, when we cannot understand, all we can do is trust in God...and believe. Times like this can feel so overwhelming...that's why I'm praying ?? that God will be with you & your family to comfort you and surround you with his L??VE.

Amanda(your sister-in-love)

August 5, 2014

Essie Albert

God be with the whole family. Alphonse and Essie are praying for you

August 5, 2014

Louis and Retha Netter

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 5, 2014

Greg and Betty Netter-Beauchamp

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 5, 2014

Lulla Coats And family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 5, 2014

mr. and mrs. aron miles

May you find peace in knowing what A great mother and woman of God you had. Find your peace in God and know that he is your strength in these trying time.

August 5, 2014

Brenda Carter

Patricia and the Spears Families
Our deepest sympathy, for only God knows our time and destiny. Who would have thought that our prior week-end trip with Magnolia B.C. Sunday School would be our farewell time together. We thank God for our acquaintance and blessed by the times shared. Ms.Edna Mae has gone on to a paradise of Perfect Peace. We will miss her but God loved her Best. Wishing your family God's comfort as you grieve- and His strength as you heal.
Be Blessed and always Prayerful that you'll meet and greet again in that distant shore.

With Sympathy,
Brenda Carter, Connie Lloyd, and Barbara Sterling Family
M.B.C. Sunday School

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