Jeanette Spires

1939 - December 7, 2022

MRS. FRANCES JEANETTE WRIGHT SPIRES, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at her residence.

Obituary for Jeanette Spires

MRS. FRANCES JEANETTE WRIGHT SPIRES, age 83, of Eastman, GA, died Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at her residence.

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, December 10, at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Joey Bohannon officiating.

 Jeanette was born in Hazlehurst, GA, attended Chauncey High School, and was proud to be the first graduating class of Dodge County High School. She attended Greenlawn Baptist Church, was a retired supervisor for C & J Manufacturing for many years, and later operated a home cleaning service for over 20 years. Jeanette had an infectious personality and a fantastic since of humor. She was such a positive person who enjoyed living life to its fullest. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed the time she was able to spend with them. She was the daughter of the late Rena Mae Martin Wright and Joel Charlie Wright and was preceded in death by her Husband of 55 years, Reymer Grady Spires, Daughter, Lisa Spires Graham, and 5 Siblings, Janelle Stubbs, Effie Mae Snellgrove, Rosa Lee Williamson, Wilmer Wright, and J.C. Wright.

 She is survived by her Son – Michael Scott Spires of Eastman; Son-in-law – Tony Graham of Milan; 4 Grandchildren – Jenna Watkins (Bart) of Rhine, Matthew Graham of Milan, Cameron Spires, and Amber Spires, both of Warner Robins; 7 Great-Grandchildren – Isabella, Savannah, Alissa, Jada, Leena, Mia, and Luke; Sister-in-law – Patricia Bowen of McRae; Several Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the Spires residence, 540 Bedsole Rd., Eastman, and will receive friends at the cemetery following the services on Saturday, December 10. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to The Christian Life Center, 307 King St, Eastman, GA 31023.


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