Mrs. Patricia Spivey Lord, of Dublin, age 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, July 25, 2023, surrounded by her children.  She was the beloved wife of Wallace E. Lord.  Patricia passed away at 12 Oaks Senior Living, where she resided with her husband.

Born in Soperton on August 8, 1941, she was the last living and youngest of seven children born to the late Ralph Spivey and Agnes Spivey.    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 took great pride and enjoyment in her children, and later, even more, her grandchildren.  Her home was always open to family and friend, as that gave her joy; and it was her way of showing her love for everyone.  In her 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.  Patricia was also a member of the church choir.  She loved to sing.

In addition to her parents, she 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, Wallace Lord, of 54 years; her daughter, Lynn Parker Murdo, her son, Bradley D. Lord and his wife 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.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023 in the Williams Chapel of Sammons Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Spivey and Patricia's son, Brad Lord, officiating.

The family will greet friends at 1:00 p. m. until the hour of service.

There will be a family burial afterwards at Midway Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be: Garrett Lord, Slade Bryant, Gerry Lord, Craig Lord, Robin Spivey and Dan Creighton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to The Gideons International, P. O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN  37214-0800 and the Dexter Baptist Church Choir, c/o Dexter Baptist Church, P.O. Box 35, Dexter, GA  31019

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