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Mrs. Robbie Nell Thornton Spry,
of Center Star, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2023,
at the age of 90. A native of Rogersville, Alabama, she was born to James
T. Thornton and Clemmie Elaine (White) Thornton on February 26, 1932. She was a
1950 graduate of Lauderdale County High School. Robbie married her high school
sweetheart, the late James Buford Spry Sr. in April, 1952, and they settled in
the Center Star Community.
Robbie was a faithful wife and
homemaker, supporting her husband on the family farms and in the funeral home
business that bears their name. She was a loving and involved mother and
grandmother to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Known to many and loved by all, she was affectionately called “Mama Robbie”.
From an early age, Robbie loved
athletics and was a cheerleader at Lauderdale County High School. She was an
avid supporter of Brooks High School, where she and James had an iconic
presence at football and basketball games for many decades. Robbie cheered her
whole life for her sweetheart, her children, and grandchildren on the football
field, basketball court, and in life.
A life-long
member of Old Mt. Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Rogersville, Robbie
taught generations of children in Sunday School, and she loved her Old Mt.
Bethel family dearly. She had a very simple way of encouraging others to
follow her faith. Anytime they parted company, she reminded them to “BE
PARTICULAR!”
Robbie Spry is preceded in death by her
loving husband of 69 years, James B. Spry Sr.; her parents, Jim and Elaine
Thornton; an infant son; sister, Mary Lois Greer (Emmett); three brothers,
Austin Thornton (Kat), Elston Thornton, and Jerry Thornton.
Mrs. Spry is survived by daughters, Patricia
Spry Howard (Steve) of Center Star; Marla Jo Spry (James Wilson) of Northport,
Alabama; sons, James “Jimmy” Spry Jr. (Cindy) of Athens, Gregory O. Spry
(Sharon) of Athens; nine grandchildren, Rita Howard Behel (Kraig), Casey Howard
(Rhonda), Wesley Howard (Katie), Ashley Spry Stogner (Charlie), Jaimi Spry
Wilson (Hobie), Aubrey Spry Whitlock (Brad), Macy Spry, Briar Wilson, and
Stella Wilson; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Ann Parker of
Rogersville; sisters-in-law Lena Thornton and Joyce Thornton of Athens; numerous
nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 19th,
2023 at 1:00 pm at the Spry Funeral Home of Athens. The funeral service will
follow at 3:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Terry Herston
officiating. Burial will follow at the Ingram/Thornton Cemetery in
Thorntontown.
Pallbearers are Casey Howard, Wes Howard, Patrick Parker, Briar
Wilson, Stevie Corum, and Tommy Word. Honorary pallbearers include Sam Camp,
Mike Parker, and Chris Tank.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the following:
Brooks Athletic
Booster Club, Robbie Spry Memorial Fund, 248 County Road 393, Killen, AL 35645
Old Mt. Bethel
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, P.O Box 929, Rogersville, AL 35652
The family thanks the
caring staff of Dr. Mitcheal Bowen and Internal Medicine Associates of
Florence, Alabama. A special thank you to caregiver and friend, Charlotte
Richardson.
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2 comments
Elaine Warren Miller
2023-03-17 23:08:06
Amy and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Elaine Warren Miller
Kim
2023-03-19 20:48:26
I’m very sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill was my favorite person and a genuinely great man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. He will be sorely missed. His niece Kim (Tressler) Hilliard
