She was the widow of Arl Clayton Spears, retired from Burlington Industries and was a member of Lacey Assembly of God Church. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Clayton Spears; one sister, Bessie Mullins; three brothers, James Summit, Virgil Summit and Kirby Summit. She loved cooking, gardening and quilting. She was a very devoted Christian and loved her Church and serving others with her sweet spirit. She loved her family, was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by her family and friends.
Survivors include two sons, Arlie Spears and Dennis Spears "Hilda", both of Monticello; three daughters, Lela Hall, Shirley Chapman and Anne Scott "Eugene", all of Monticello; two sisters, Hazel Colbert of Stillwater, OK and Hattie Fisher of Perry, OK; eight grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and eighteen great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Damon Blackstock
Grand isle, LA Friday, March 1, 2019 I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to make it to mamaws funeral. She was the greatest mamaw I could have asked for and I will miss her dearly.Sonya Ashe
Crossville, TN Friday, March 1, 2019 Anne and Family....I am so very sorry for your loss. I never met your Mom but seemed to know her from all the pics on Facebook that you shared. She was a beautiful lady and my heart goes out to all of you and you learn to that empty space in your hearts. May God Bless you all with peace.Rosie Hurt
Morrilton, AR Friday, March 1, 2019 Ethel Spears loved with all her heart; we could all be better and act more like Christ if we emulated her. She will not be forgotten. She appreciated and loved all things God created and had a passion for life. She is with our Savior and no longer will have pain. I am blessed for having known her and for being loved by her. Her children arise and call her blessed. Rosie Chapman HurtJohnny and Judy Summit
, TX Friday, March 1, 2019 Our love and prayers are with all of you.Libby Peebles Arant
Poplar Bluff, MO Friday, March 1, 2019 I am saddened by the news of Mrs. Spears’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to her family. I’ve never known a sweeter soul. She lived for her family and her Lord. I am honored and blessed to have known her.Debbie Spears
, IL Friday, March 1, 2019 My sympathy to all the family. She was loved by many. To many to count. So sorry you lost this wonderful angel. Love to you allPamela Pace Blann
Crossett, AR Thursday, February 28, 2019 Arlie and family! So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Prayers for you and your family!Valerie Chapman Carter
Crossett, AR Thursday, February 28, 2019 Dear Aunt Shirley and family,Your mom was such a wonderful lady, so kind and sweet and beautiful inside and out. I'm praying for you all. I know she's happy to be reunited with your daddy and Clayton. We will see them all one day.
Much love and prayers,
Your niece, Valerie
Mike Williams
Hendersonville, NC Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Arlie, sorry to hear about your Mother. I know you will miss her. I think about our fishing trip we went on down at cut off Creek. If there's anything I can do just let me know.CLARA CATER
MONTICELLO, AR Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Im so sorry about Grandma Spears. My prayers are with her family.