of Greenbrier, AR
July 29, 1922 - December 3, 2020
Tressie Loy Spears, 98, of Greenbrier went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020. She was born July 29, 1922 in Greenbrier, AR to the late Leonard and Alice Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, W. S. Spears, brothers; Harley, Earnest, Doyle, and Charles "Cotton" sisters; Vernie Tippit and Patty Smith, and her grandson, Ricky McCarley.
"Though the Rose has wilted.........It shall bloom again"
Tressie was a Godly woman who served her family as a homemaker, seamstress, gardener and baker. She could make the best chicken and dressing, you have ever tasted, kept the cookie jar filled with homemade cookies, and worked tirelessly to love and care for her family. She supported her husband, W.S. in his mission work and was an exemplary pastor's wife, who loved to share the Word of God with those around her. According to Tyler and Tara she could make the best pancakes. Always had cookies for the grandkids and for Jason and Emily when they got off the bus. These memories will live forever in the hearts of her children and grandchildren.
Tressie is survived by her children; Eldon Spears (Barbara), Randy Spears (Judy) and Rita Birchfield (Chuck), grandchildren, Tammy Paton (Mike), Melanie Amick (Mark), James Dean (Cheyenne), Jarrod Dean (Destiny), Chad Spears (Deonn), April Schmidt (Ben), Randi Decker (Mike) and Levi Spears (Laney), great-grandchildren, Morgan Robertson, Autumn Paton, Tara Canady (Casey), Tyler Thomas (Kayla), Jay Yates, Rayla Yates, Triston Dean, Harper Moles, Gavin Dean, Haydon Dean, Mackenzie Dean and Waylon Spears, 2 great-great grandchildren, Maddison and Landon Reams, her sister, Milgean Barton, brother, Harrell Dean Reynolds and many other numerous family members, friends and church members. She genuinely loved her church family.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday December 6, 2020 at Republican Cemetery in Greenbrier.
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14 Condolence(s)
Malinda Reedy
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Eldon & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of you mom, you always talked so highly of her at work.
Malinda
Arlene Mallett
Monday, January 11, 2021
Greenbrier,ar.I miss aunt Tressie she prayed for all of us i sure loved her and all of my aunts and uncles she is living in heaven now in the presence of her lord. my thoughts and prayers are with you Rita, Eldon, and Randy and all of the family. love you Arlene Mallett.
Marilyn Story
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Tressie lived a long an good life. I have memories of visiting their shop to get something recovered. She still knew me last time I saw her.
I am Lee and Elfleta Baker's daughter. So sorry for your loss.
Marilyn
Anita Tippit Hillenburg
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Prayers for all. My dad RL always spoke highly of his Aunt Tressie. She was a very Godly woman. Sorry for your loss. ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Bonnie Payne
Sunday, December 6, 2020
So very sorry to hear about Tressie ‘s passing . Although I didn’t know her well , she was a joy to visit with and such a sweet and loving little lady. . She’s had a long and mostly healthy life and it’s a blessing that Our Savior called her home without a ling span of pain and suffering . Tressie will surely be missed and was loved by all .
Karen Taylor
Saturday, December 5, 2020
I loved Tressie Spears and appreciate all the love and kindness and prayers she gave me through my life. She was a blessing to me I loved her and her family â¤ï¸
Carrel Johnston
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Dear Chad and Deonn,
So sorry that you lost your Grandmother. I know she must have been a good lady. I am sure Chad will remember the cookies in the cookie jar. I love grandmothers like that. Please know I am here if you want to talk about her. I would love to hear about her. Love U
Tom Harrington
Friday, December 4, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady. My prayers are with you all.
Stacy Goforth
Friday, December 4, 2020
Aunt Tressie was a Godly women and when I was going through cancer treatments, she told me every time I visited with her that she had been praying for me. It was so comforting to me to know a prayer warrior like her was praying on my behalf. We always enjoyed our visits with her and listening to her humorous stories. We will always remember and miss her. Love and prayers for her family.
Fran and Laura Williams
Friday, December 4, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a sweet and precious lady Tressie was!!! â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»
Jerry and Janis Robbins, Euna Garrett
Friday, December 4, 2020
To all of Tressie’s families, she was truly a blessing to so many, every thing she did for her families’ will always be remembered. Memories of a lovely Lady of God. She always had a beautiful smile. We are sorry she has left you on this earth, but she will always be in your hearts. She has entered that Blessed Promise Land, no more sickness, no more pain, reunited with so many. A great Reunion, and more to come. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, we love youâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Debbie Collier
Friday, December 4, 2020
Tressie was always a kind, soft spoken woman. She always welcomed me with a smile when I would visit with Rita and practice singing church songs. She cooked some quail one night and after a lot if talking and making a bunch of promises, she got me to eat some. Said it tasted like chicken and it did. LOL She will truly be missed. But I bet she has the biggest smile on her face for they are having a big heavenly family reunion in Heaven. Rest in peace. Prayers for Rita, Eldon and Randy
Debbie Anthony Collier
Dewayne and Ellie Reynolds
Friday, December 4, 2020
We will always treasure our visits we had with you and especially the laughs we shared with you and Rita Gail.
Frances Smith
Friday, December 4, 2020
Ms. Tressie was surely a blessing to everyone. She will be missed.