Sally Marie Spivey

Cancer won the battle but not the war because death has been overcome. At the time of her death, we know she was first met by the Heavenly Father with open arms and then embraced by her parents and first-born daughter Christina Lane Hill.

Sally was born February 7, 1948 in Oklahoma City. Her parents were Ardyce (Maloney) Spivey and Bert Spivey who, before their death, owned Spivey Tag Agency and Spivey Furniture in Oklahoma City. She attended Horace Mann for grade school and Harding High School. She later attended classes at Oklahoma State University.

Along with her love of family, Sally’s Messianic Christian faith was of upmost importance to her. She was a faithful follower of Yeshua. Sally fellowshipped with long-time friends during at-home bible studies and found comfort and direction in the teachings.

Sally spent the bulk of her career in the social service industry with a strong desire to help others. She retired from Washita Valley Community Action in Chickasha where she worked as the Head Start Family Services Manager. There, she led the Family Advocates who worked with children and their families. As a result of her grant writing, large amounts were awarded to community agencies which significantly impacted lives. She was also personally involved in numerous outreach initiatives during her career.

Sally’s desire to help others continued outside of work. She was always on the lookout for people in need. Sally carried supplies in her car to hand out to the homeless who crossed her path. She maintained a humble and loving approach toward people with the understanding that everyone needs help at times. She also served on the Board of the Resurrection House in Chickasha which serves the homeless.

Sally had many hobbies and interests. She enjoyed learning about the family heritage through genealogy. She discovered ancestors in Oklahoma Territory before statehood and was thrilled to be allowed by the Oklahoma Genealogical Society to become a member of the First Families of the Twin Territories. She also had a love for nature and the outdoors. She took pictures everywhere. If she spotted a wildflower, especially a sunflower, a windmill or an unusual animal when traveling down a road she would insist that the driver turn around and go back so she could take a picture. She also enjoyed camping with friends and family and once woke up from sleep with a possum looking down at her. She truly had a joyful and adventurous spirit.

Sally is survived by her cousin, Natalie Brock and husband Carlton of Shreveport, Louisiana; nephews, Lane Stermer and Brian McKee of Phoenix, Arizona; and the following Oklahoma relatives; brother, Mike Spivey; children: Melissa Ryan, Matthew Ryan, and Mindy Gasspari; grand-daughter, Diamond Turner; nephew, Don McKee; niece, Kate Spivey; and countless loving friends.

Sally was a joyful person with an engaging and infectious sense of humor. Her smile and laughter could brighten even the darkest situations, such as this. As a mother, she was unwavering with faithful and loving support for her children. Even though she has departed, we know that we will see her again someday in Heaven. Until then, we will love and miss her every…single…day.