Celebrating the life of
Kathleen Stanford Spivey
July 17, 1928 - January 18, 2017
SAVANNAH – Kathleen Stanford Spivey, 88, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017. A native of Claxton, GA, she was the daughter of the late George Gray Stanford, Sr. and Kathleen McKenzie Stanford. Kathleen was an honor graduate of Claxton high school, class of 1945, where she was a school bus driver in 1944-1945.
Following high school she moved to Savannah and worked for Interstate Life Insurance Co. where she met the love of her life, Leo Spivey. They were married May 15, 1946 after a courtship of five months.
Kathleen was a member of Southside Baptist Church where she attended the Bevill Sunday School Class. As a former member of Calvary Baptist Temple she served in the Two Year Toddler Sunday School Class, Newborn Nursery, Women’s Missionary Union, Craft Class, Pastor’s Sunday School Class, Senior Adult Bible Study, and the Diamond Set. She was a sixty-year member of Zeta Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and had volunteered at both Candler and St. Joseph’s Hospital. After moving to Richmond Hill Kathleen attended the Coastal Community Christian Church.
Kathleen was predeceased by her parents, her three brothers, G. G., Ray, and Ed Stanford, and her beloved husband of 61 years, Leo Spivey.
Surviving are her children, Jane Spivey Anderson of Savannah, Kathleen Spivey Maxwell of Elberton (Don), and Jerry Leo Spivey (Connie) of Elberton; six grandchildren, Julie M. Anderson, Jeffrey Spivey Anderson, J. Patrick Spivey, Ashley Spivey Moody (Adam), Kelly Maxwell Anthony (Mike), and Gray Maxwell; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
The family would like to thank the staff of The Suites at Station Exchange for the loving care they provided to Kathleen. The staff will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Coastal Community Christian Church, 10770 Ford Ave., Richmond Hill, GA 31324, or Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Our sorrows are shared with you this Jan. Our mothers are both peaceful and precious in the hands of their Lord. The have been reunited with the loves of their life and we are both comforted that there is no more pain or sorrow. David and I will keep you and your family in our prayers and we ask that you please do the same for us. Keep precious memories in your sight and remember to smile at those remembrances our Mamas would have smiled about, also. Love you, Ruth
- Ruth Smith, Savannah, GA
I was sorry to learn of the passing of Ms.Kathleen. I have fond memories of her and Mr. Leo,as well as the rest of you.My prayers are with you all.May you find comfort in her memory as you go forward in the days ahead.God bless you.All my love to you.
- Nancy Fender Martin, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Jerry, fond memories living next door to your parents when I was growing up.My goats would always eat her azaleas. She was always so nice to me and kept in touch with me over the years. She was very kind to my uncle Warren and Callie my grandmother. Praying for you and your family.
- O.C.WELCH III, SAVANNAH, GA
Praying for you all now and in the days ahead! Love, Joy
- Joy Renfroe, Statesboro, GA
Jerry and family, We are thinking about you during these difficult days. It's always so hard to let a parent go. Your Mother looks so dignified and beautiful in this picture. We would like to have been at the service but just could not make it. We will talk to you soon.
- Bud and Francine, Athens, GA
My Prayers are with you and your family. I Love Ms Spivey and always will. She will continue to be in my heart. She was a very special friend.
- Lisa Richardson , Savannah , Ga
Just over thirty-nine years ago I met this lovely lady, On March 8, 1980 she became my Mother-In-Law. She showed me more love than I deserved but greatly appreciated. She would go a mile for me and I would go two for her. I have seen the people she has ministered to when they were sick or suffering a loss. Mrs. Spivey had a special way of being there for people when they were in need. I consider myself blessed to have known and loved her. I wish I knew who was telling the most jokes right now, Mr or Mrs Spivey.
- Don Maxwell, ,
Mrs. Kathleen was a very special Lady and Friend. As much as she loved you, her family, she is now where she has long desired to be. She will be greatly missed.
- Dwight and Delores Morgan, Elberton, GA
So sorry to hear about Kathleen. I have many good memories of her. She was a very gracious lady. Sorry I live so far away and can't be there. You are all in my prayers.
- Charlotte McGill, Fort Payne,, Al
Just wanted you all to know thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking about you all during this time.. Rusty & Mignon
- Rusty Holt, Savannah, GA
Jerry, we are so sorrowed at the loss of your lovely mother. Please accept our sincere thoughts and prayers during this time of loss and grief. Frances and Gayle Jolley
- Mary F. Jolley, Gayle Jolley, Dexter, GA
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family at his time.
- Lynda Brooks Murphy, Black Creek, Ga
Jerry and Patrick Spivey and family, so sorry for your loss
- Kathleen SpiveyCoastal Exams/EMSI, Savannah, Ga
Jerry, so sorry for the loss of your mother. My sincerest condolences.
- Ronnie McAvoy, Martinez, Ga
My prayers and love to each one of you. Your mama was a very special lady. So many good memories!!!
- Nancy Cobb Murphy, Tifton, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with entire family.
- Tanner C. Moore, Elberton, GA
I am so sorry for your loss, I have heard so many wonderful stories from Don about Ms.Spivey I feel I knew her. I could feel the love for her when he was telling me those stories. I hope those loving memories will help you through the trying days ahead. My prayers are with Don, Kathy and the rest of the family! God Bless.
- Robin Breeden, Abbeville, SC
Aunt Kathleen was such a special lady. She will truly be missed by everyone. Prayers for all of the family. We love you.
- Julian V Dasher & family, Glennville, ga
i was so blessed to know this beautiful, gracious lady,and share life with her. I know she is a bright spot in heaven and already telling her jokes. Now reunited with the love of her life she is truly happy, at peace, and made whole again. i will miss you Kathleen. Until we meet again.
- Joyce Brondos, Santa Cruz, CA
Our sorrows are shared with you this Jan. Our mothers are both peaceful and precious in the hands of their Lord. The have been reunited with the loves of their life and we are both comforted that there is no more pain or sorrow. David and I will keep you and your family in our prayers and we ask that you please do the same for us. Keep precious memories in your sight and remember to smile at those remembrances our Mamas would have smiled about, also. Love you, Ruth
- Ruth Smith, Savannah, GA
I was sorry to learn of the passing of Ms.Kathleen. I have fond memories of her and Mr. Leo,as well as the rest of you.My prayers are with you all.May you find comfort in her memory as you go forward in the days ahead.God bless you.All my love to you.
- Nancy Fender Martin, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Jerry, fond memories living next door to your parents when I was growing up.My goats would always eat her azaleas. She was always so nice to me and kept in touch with me over the years. She was very kind to my uncle Warren and Callie my grandmother. Praying for you and your family.
- O.C.WELCH III, SAVANNAH, GA
Praying for you all now and in the days ahead! Love, Joy
- Joy Renfroe, Statesboro, GA
Jerry and family, We are thinking about you during these difficult days. It's always so hard to let a parent go. Your Mother looks so dignified and beautiful in this picture. We would like to have been at the service but just could not make it. We will talk to you soon.
- Bud and Francine, Athens, GA
My Prayers are with you and your family. I Love Ms Spivey and always will. She will continue to be in my heart. She was a very special friend.
- Lisa Richardson , Savannah , Ga
Just over thirty-nine years ago I met this lovely lady, On March 8, 1980 she became my Mother-In-Law. She showed me more love than I deserved but greatly appreciated. She would go a mile for me and I would go two for her. I have seen the people she has ministered to when they were sick or suffering a loss. Mrs. Spivey had a special way of being there for people when they were in need. I consider myself blessed to have known and loved her. I wish I knew who was telling the most jokes right now, Mr or Mrs Spivey.
- Don Maxwell, ,
Mrs. Kathleen was a very special Lady and Friend. As much as she loved you, her family, she is now where she has long desired to be. She will be greatly missed.
- Dwight and Delores Morgan, Elberton, GA
So sorry to hear about Kathleen. I have many good memories of her. She was a very gracious lady. Sorry I live so far away and can't be there. You are all in my prayers.
- Charlotte McGill, Fort Payne,, Al
Just wanted you all to know thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking about you all during this time.. Rusty & Mignon
- Rusty Holt, Savannah, GA
Jerry, we are so sorrowed at the loss of your lovely mother. Please accept our sincere thoughts and prayers during this time of loss and grief. Frances and Gayle Jolley
- Mary F. Jolley, Gayle Jolley, Dexter, GA
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family at his time.
- Lynda Brooks Murphy, Black Creek, Ga
Jerry and Patrick Spivey and family, so sorry for your loss
- Kathleen SpiveyCoastal Exams/EMSI, Savannah, Ga
Jerry, so sorry for the loss of your mother. My sincerest condolences.
- Ronnie McAvoy, Martinez, Ga
My prayers and love to each one of you. Your mama was a very special lady. So many good memories!!!
- Nancy Cobb Murphy, Tifton, Ga
My thoughts and prayers are with entire family.
- Tanner C. Moore, Elberton, GA
I am so sorry for your loss, I have heard so many wonderful stories from Don about Ms.Spivey I feel I knew her. I could feel the love for her when he was telling me those stories. I hope those loving memories will help you through the trying days ahead. My prayers are with Don, Kathy and the rest of the family! God Bless.
- Robin Breeden, Abbeville, SC
Aunt Kathleen was such a special lady. She will truly be missed by everyone. Prayers for all of the family. We love you.
- Julian V Dasher & family, Glennville, ga
i was so blessed to know this beautiful, gracious lady,and share life with her. I know she is a bright spot in heaven and already telling her jokes. Now reunited with the love of her life she is truly happy, at peace, and made whole again. i will miss you Kathleen. Until we meet again.
- Joyce Brondos, Santa Cruz, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
