Lia Kaye Spears

Lia Kaye (Davis) Spears passed from this life on May 13th, 2023, in Elk City at age 69. Lia was born on September 12th, 1953, to Bobby Gene Davis and Ava Nelle (Bullin) Davis in San Antonio Texas, where Bobby was stationed in the United States air force. Shortly after, her family moved back home to Elk City, Oklahoma. Lia attended Elk City public schools and married Jerry Lee Spears Sr at the age of 16. They moved to Dallas Texas in 1970 and on July 30th, 1971, she gave birth to Jerry Lee Spears Jr. In the early 80’s they moved back to Elk City during the oil boom. They later moved to Missouri after the oil bust for a short time and eventually wound up in Erick Oklahoma for many years, so Lia could take care of her grandparents. In 1986, Lia enrolled in Sayre Jr College to become a medical technologist and graduated with honors with an associate of Applied Science Degree. She worked at several hospitals and labs throughout her career in the Texas panhandle and Western Oklahoma, including the Altus air force base. She finally retired last year where she was working for the Indian hospitals in Clinton, El Reno and Watonga for numerous years. She traveled extensively and was very active in the AMT society. She was President of the Oklahoma State Society of American Medical Technologists for several years, as well as a State Delegate for OKSSAAMT in 2019-2020. For many years, she wrote and published the “Sooner Scope” for AMT (American Medical Technologist) newsletter. After 33 years of marriage, Lia and Jerry Sr divorced in 2003. In 2005, Lia met her longtime companion, Gene Woodard of Elk City, where they lived together up until her death. She had been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had been taking chemo and radiation treatments. Lia was a member of the Oklahoma Downed Bikers Assoc. She had strong Christian beliefs and was one of the sweetest people on planet earth and would do anything for anyone and always made sure, nobody went without. She had the most infectious smile and greeted everyone with open arms. She got along so well with anyone she ever crossed paths with, that they would essentially become lifelong friends. She had a special bond with her cousins on both sides of the family, like no other. She loved to read, travel, dance, play games, cook, go to the casino, fish, loved to swim, go to thrift stores and garage sales, shopping etc. Lia was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys number 1 fan. But mostly she enjoyed being with all her friends, family and grandchildren. She was so proud of her family, loved and adored them all and loved life. She was extremely smart and intelligent and seemed to always know the answer to any questions she was asked. She was the most selfless person, even while on her death bed, on May 12th her newest great grandchild Jessie Michael Spears was born, she waited till 12:01 AM, May 13th to take her last breath, so baby Jessie could have his special day; nor did she ever buy for herself. She was so special, loved by all and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her son Jerry Lee Spears Jr and wife Stacy, Mangum Ok, companion Gene Woodard and stepdaughter Kayella, both of Elk City Ok, one brother Kevin Davis, New Castle Ok, one sister, Diane Davis Craig and husband Gary, Elk City Ok, stepsister Mary Copeland, Lone Wolf Ok, step brother Paul Benoist and wife Terrie, Little Elm Tx. Grandchildren: Hunter Spears and wife Cheyenne, Lone Wolf Ok, Brock Lewallen and wife Ericka, Altus ok, Brady Spears and wife Madison, Blair Ok, Taylor Cargal and husband Hunter, Blair ok, Brant Lewallen and wife Kennedy, Clermont Fl, Jenny Spears, Mangum Ok. Great grandchildren: Jaydon Spears, Jase Lewallen, Ava Lewallen, Creed Spears, Dawson Cargal, Annistyn Spears, Darci Cargal, Amy Moss-Brown, Skye Woodard and Jessie Spears, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. She is preceded in death by: Mother, Ava Nelle Davis, Father, Bobby Gene Davis, maternal great grandparents H.H. (Buck) and Marie Bullin, paternal great grandparents Alfred David and Lilly Davis. Services for Lia are scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, 2:00 P.M., at The Lighthouse Church in Mangum, located at 128 N. Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Shawn Laughlin officiating. Interment will follow in Erick Cemetery. Public viewing for Lia will begin, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home, located at 1400 West Main, Lone Wolf, 580-846-9018. Online condolences for Lia can be made by visiting www.peoplescooperative funeralhome.com.

Lia Kaye Spears

September 12, 1953 - May 13, 2023

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Lia Kaye Spears

September 12, 1953 - May 13, 2023

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