Lavonne Frances Spidle

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our beloved dear mother Lavonne Frances Spidle (Fran), who sadly passed away following a nine month battle with glioblastoma on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the communities of Watertown and Burns, Tennessee.

Her career began at as registered nurse in Kansas City, traversing the cities of Los Angeles, Dallas, Ft. Smith, Colorado Springs and ultimately receiving a master’s degree in nursing and retiring from St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. During her more than 40 year career as a registered nurse, her natural gift was always serving people which was exemplified through mentoring, and being preceptor to many nurses, sharing the wisdom and experience she gained over the years.

She was predeceased by her father Earl Kilpatrick, mother Irene Reddy and her husband, Joseph Daniel Spidle (Dan) (married 56 loving years), and is survived by son, Sean Spidle of Burns, Tennessee and daughter, Stacey Leever of Watertown, Tennessee, along with six grandchildren, Josephine Spidle, Cannon Spidle, Megan Leever, Ian Leever, Rachel Leever and Grant Leever.

A celebration of life will be held at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing, 3 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO 65616 on Saturday, August 5th, 2023.

Friends and family are welcome. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neptunesociety.com/location/nashville-cremation for the Spidle family.