Mrs. Patricia Spivey Lord, age 81, of Dublin, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023, at 12 Oaks Senior Living where she resided with her husband, surrounded by her children. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 28, at 2 p.m. in the Williams Chapel of Sammons Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Spivey and Patricia’s son, Brad Lord, officiating. The family greeted friends at 1 p.m. until the hour of service. There was a family burial afterwards at Midway Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Garrett Lord, Slade Bryant, Gerry Lord, Craig Lord, Robin Spivey and Dan Creighton.
Patricia was born August 8, 1941, in Soperton, to the late Ralph Spivey and Agnes Spivey. She was the last living and youngest of seven children. Patricia grew up in Soperton and was a graduate of Soperton High School class of 1959. In 1969, Patricia and Wallace were married, and then settled in Cochran where they lived until his retirement from Bleckley County Schools. They moved to Dublin in 1996, where they have lived since.
First and foremost, Patricia loved her family and her husband’s family. She was a beloved wife. Patricia took great pride and enjoyment in her children, and later, even more, her grandchildren. Her home was always open to family and friends, as that gave her joy, and it was her way of showing her love for everyone. In Patricia’s younger years, she thoroughly enjoyed refinishing antique furniture, cross stitching and keeping her home and yard beautiful. She was also an excellent cook. Patricia was determined in nature with a gentle spirit and heart.
Patricia and Wallace were longtime members of the Dexter Baptist Church where they attended their Sunday School class together. She was also a member of the church choir. Patricia loved to sing. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lord is preceded in death by her siblings, Owen Spivey, Geneva Spivey Williamson, Merkel Spivey, Wilbur Spivey, Windel Spivey and Bobby Spivey.
Mrs. Lord leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Wallace Lord; daughter, Lynn Parker Murdo; son, Bradley D. Lord (Julie), all of Dublin; granddaughter, Sydney Bryant (Slade); grandson, Garrett Lord; sisters-in-law, Audrey Spivey and Gloria Lord; brother-in-law, Gerald Lord; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 and/or Dexter Baptist Church Choir, c/o Dexter Baptist Church, P.O. Box 35, Dexter, GA 31019.
SAMMONS FUNERAL HOME was in charge of arrangements.
