M. Jean Spang

M. Jean Spang 55 of Decatur went to be with the Lord, 11:30 p.m. Sunday July 16, 2006, at Decatur Memorial Hospital after a valiant battle with Neurofibromatosis Type II. A memorial service celebrating her life will be at Central Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. Thursday (July 20, 2006). A time for visiting with her family will begin at 9:00 a.m. before the service and a luncheon will be after the memorial service in the fellowship hall. Memorials may be made to the Central Christian Church or to the family. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Jean was born in September of 1950 in Decatur, Daughter of Hardy H. & Mary L. Stanley Wherry. She was a member of Central Christian Church where she married Barry B. Spang June 8, 1979. She was a good wife, mother and friend who loved to bake and sew. She enjoyed making her own clothes and was especially gifted at crocheting. Jean was Loan Closing Officer for Decatur Title Company for many years.

Surviving are her husband of 27 years; Barry B. Spang, sons; Patrick & wife Tracy Spang of Schererville, In., Jason Spang of Decatur, daughters; Julianne Salmons & husband Robert, Pam Jenkins and husband Randall, Kyndra Kramer & husband Scott all of Decatur, 12 grandchildren, mother; Mary L. Wherry of Decatur, sisters; Deborah Dixon & husband Ace of Newport News, Va., Ruth Heasley of Mountain Top, Pa., brothers; Jim Wherry & Wife Melody of Desoto, Mo., Darren Simons & wife Jennifer of Seaford, Va.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Jean's life and spirit were an inspiration to all who knew and loved her, "She was our Hero".

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