Carolyn Marie Nace Spears

Carolyn was a longtime employee and retired from Sample House. Her dedication and hard work were evident throughout her career.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Nace and Rettie Allen Nace, and her husband, Richard Berry Spears.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Shannon Spears and wife Nancy of Hickory; daughter, Tina Hedrick and husband Ray of Hickory; sister, Gail Tester of Vilas; grandchildren, Matthew Hedrick and Ryan Hedrick of Hickory, Allyson Ray and husband Nathan of Asheboro, Nicholas Spears of Hickory; and one great-granddaughter due in February 2026. She is also survived by her nephew, Derrick Tester of Vilas; niece, Amy Lewis and husband Brad of West Jefferson, along with a number of extended family and friends.

Carolyn was a charter member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC, where she was actively involved in the community.

Her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

A visitation will be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC, on December 23, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at the same location, beginning at 12:00 pm.

The final resting place will be at St. Stephens Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in Hickory.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hickory NC.