Celebrating the life of
Florine Neal Speir
February 10, 1926 - July 28, 2008
Florine Neal Speir passed away Monday, July 28, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, after a prolonged illness. She was born and lived in Bulloch County until her marriage to Henry Lee Speir, Jr., who preceded her in death in 1987. During their life together, Florine and Henry lived in Pembroke; Atlanta; Conway, South Carolina; Savannah; and Richmond Hill raising four children.
Florine, for many years while living in Savannah, was an active member of Windsor Forest Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Richmond Hill. She owned and operated Stem and Petal Florist in Savannah in addition to assisting Henry in running several of his businesses. After years of hard work, she and Henry moved into their last, beautiful house on the banks of the Ogeechee River in Richmond Hill.
In addition to Henry, Florine is preceded in death by their son, Allan Lee Speir; their grandson, Jason Speir; and 5 of her brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her three children: Ron Speir and his wife Richa of Savannah; Linda and her husband Bill Fields of Crystal Lake, Illinois; and Laurette and her husband Jim Shaw of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by three siblings: Robert Neal, Lavonne Sanders, and Erldene Graham, all of whom reside in Bulloch County. She leaves behind nine grand children: Ron Speir, Jr. of Richmond Hill, Lee Speir of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Patricia Speir of Atlanta; Lauren Fields of Jacksonville Beach, Florida; Allison Fields Wicker of Nashville, Tennessee; Kristen and Kari Fields of Crystal Lake, Illinois; Caroline, Annalise, and Elizabeth Shaw of Atlanta. She has two great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Fox and Weeks Funeral Home at 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive in Savannah from 5pm – 8pm on Wednesday, July 30.
The funeral will be held at 10am on Thursday, July 31 at the First Baptist Church of Pembroke with burial to follow in Northside Cemetery in Pembroke.
Donations may be made in memory of Florine to the National Hydrocephalus Foundation, www.nhfonline.org.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I always looked forward to seeing Florine's smiling face and warm greetings at the Rahn reunions and have missed her the last few years. Our family gets smaller but we will all have a great reunion in the promised land! I am sorry Bert and I could not attend her funeral but we share your grief and 'sad joy' that she is now at peace with Henry and Allan and all other loved ones. Love, Coleen Rahn Biezenbos
- Coleen Biezenbos, Savannah, GA
Floreen was not only a neighbor, but a wonderful friend. She shared her life.Her family always came first and friends were her delight. I shall always remember the Easter Sunrise Services, the family gatherings, which friends were always invited and welcomed with open arms. The hours we spent drinking coffee either watching the sun rise or set over the Ogeechee. I have missed her for years and now I am resolved that she is with her beloved Henry, and her son Allan, and her grandson Jason.
- Linda Hansen, Richmond Hill, GA
Ronnie and the Speir Family, Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your Mother. We had a good time growing up together in the big city of Pembroke. I also pass along condolences from Gary and Johnny. God give you peace during this most difficult time. With Sympathy, Rod Roddy Lane and Nancy
- Roddy Lane, Brunswick, GA
Dear Ron and the entire Speir family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your many memories of Florine will carry you through your loss. She was an amazing woman.
- Patty Mock Smart, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ronnie and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
- Jack and Bonita Futch, Pembroke, GA
Ms. Florine was a very kind and special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Stephanie Richardson and daughter Chelsey Canady, Richmond Hill, GA
Ronnie, I am so sad to hear that your mom has passed away. I think of you often. What a great friendship we had during our teens. I'll keep you in my prayers. Your old friend Herbie.
- Herb Owens, Pembroke, GA
May your special memories of Florine be of comfort to you all. George and Jan Deal Hendrix
- Jan Deal Hendrix, Ringgold/Pembroke, GA
I always looked forward to seeing Florine's smiling face and warm greetings at the Rahn reunions and have missed her the last few years. Our family gets smaller but we will all have a great reunion in the promised land! I am sorry Bert and I could not attend her funeral but we share your grief and 'sad joy' that she is now at peace with Henry and Allan and all other loved ones. Love, Coleen Rahn Biezenbos
- Coleen Biezenbos, Savannah, GA
Floreen was not only a neighbor, but a wonderful friend. She shared her life.Her family always came first and friends were her delight. I shall always remember the Easter Sunrise Services, the family gatherings, which friends were always invited and welcomed with open arms. The hours we spent drinking coffee either watching the sun rise or set over the Ogeechee. I have missed her for years and now I am resolved that she is with her beloved Henry, and her son Allan, and her grandson Jason.
- Linda Hansen, Richmond Hill, GA
Ronnie and the Speir Family, Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your Mother. We had a good time growing up together in the big city of Pembroke. I also pass along condolences from Gary and Johnny. God give you peace during this most difficult time. With Sympathy, Rod Roddy Lane and Nancy
- Roddy Lane, Brunswick, GA
Dear Ron and the entire Speir family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your many memories of Florine will carry you through your loss. She was an amazing woman.
- Patty Mock Smart, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Ronnie and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
- Jack and Bonita Futch, Pembroke, GA
Ms. Florine was a very kind and special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
- Stephanie Richardson and daughter Chelsey Canady, Richmond Hill, GA
Ronnie, I am so sad to hear that your mom has passed away. I think of you often. What a great friendship we had during our teens. I'll keep you in my prayers. Your old friend Herbie.
- Herb Owens, Pembroke, GA
May your special memories of Florine be of comfort to you all. George and Jan Deal Hendrix
- Jan Deal Hendrix, Ringgold/Pembroke, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
