Mary Jo "Jody" Spears

Mary Jo "Jody" Vaughn Spears passed away Sunday November 26,2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center, Hospice of Lake Cumberland. She was 88 years old. Jody was born on July 25,1935 to William H. & Grace Delk Vaughn who proceeded her in death.
Jody was a member of West Somerset Baptist Church. Jody is survived by two children. Tracy (Rhonda) Spears and Donna Coomer, both of Somerset, Kentucky. She also has six grandchildren, Mackie (Todd) Wilson, B.J. (Jessica) Coomer of Somerset, Ky. Tyler Spears and Kyle Spears Somerset, Ky., Scott Spears, Evansville, IN and Emily Spears, Alcoa, TN. Eight great grandchildren also survive, Logan and Braden Lawson, Donovan and Abby Coomer, Jolene Spears and Grayson, Nolan and Harper Spears.

In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by five siblings, Buddy Vaughn, Lida May Short, Ruth Ann Smith, Jane Marcum and Betty Jean Calhoun.

The family would like to thank those who provided care at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Cumberland Nursing and Rehabilitation, and especially Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Graveside services will proceed the burial at Somerset Cemetery on Thursday November 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. with Bro. Chris Neikirk officiating. Friends and family are welcome to attend the services.

In lieu of flowers the family requests any donations be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland or Gideons Bibles.

Pulaski Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements for Jody Spears.