Mrs. Jo Spivey, 77, of Lampasas died on June 23, 2021 at Advent Health Central Texas in Killeen.
Jo was born on Sept. 5, 1943 in Brady to Hugo and Floy (Ludwick) Otte.
She and Leonard Spivey were married at their home at 1205 W. First St. in Lampasas on Oct. 17, 1981, almost 40 years ago.
Mrs. Spivey had lived in Lampasas since 1965. She held several positions during her life: a receptionist for Dr. Don Bullock for several years, a mortgage processor in Copperas Cove and Killeen, as well as a bookkeeper for Jerry Goodson. Jo was known as an excellent cook and baker.
While involved with her children showing sheep, she joined the Lampasas County Livestock Association and the Ladies Auxiliary. She began serving as the cook at livestock shows and in 1989 spearheaded the Lampasas County Livestock Buyers Club Dinner. This tradition continues to this day.
She was a caterer for many years, creating birthday and wedding cakes for many in the Lampasas community. She was known for her cinnamon rolls and Italian crème cakes. Jo also traveled to Dallas and Corpus Christi to deliver her baked creations.
Mrs. Spivey was of the Lutheran faith.
She was preceded in death by her previous husbands Jimmy Smithwick and Jesse Elvin Smith.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard Spivey of Lampasas; three daughters, Lisa Smith Hall and husband Paul of Kempner, Serina Spivey Parker and husband Britt of Midland, and Amanda Nicole Lopez and husband Alberto of McGregor; seven granddaughters, Reece Davis, Kenzlee Parker, Lindzy Parker, Shyan Miller, Ramsie Flores, Blakelyn Lopez and Brynlee Lopez; and one great-grandchild to be born in November 2021.
Memorials may be made to the Lampasas Public Library or to the Lampasas Ladies Livestock Auxiliary.
Heritage Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
