Beth Ann Spraberry

Beth Ann was born January 7, 1941, in Lamesa, Texas, to the late Joseph Edwin and Ruth Shelton DuBose. After graduating from Lamesa High School in 1958, she attended Baylor University and graduated in 1962.

In 1963, she married John Parish Spraberry, who preceded her in death. They made their home and raised their children in Lamesa, where they belonged to First Baptist Church. Beth Ann was a devoted wife and mother and served as a substitute teacher in the Lamesa schools for many years. The family later moved to Lubbock, where they remained very active in their church. Her favorite activity of all was being GaGa to her extraordinary grandchildren, whom she adored.

She is survived by her son, Edward Carr (Sherri) Spraberry of Berthoud, Colorado; her daughter, Stacia Ann Spraberry of Flower Mound, Texas; five grandchildren: Kelsie (Brian) Matthews of Lantana, Texas; BA (Lynzee) Catney of Decatur, Texas; Austin Spraberry of Fort Collins, Colorado; Andrew (Caroline) Spraberry of Denton, Texas; and Brandon Spraberry of Dallas, Texas; six great-grandchildren: Sloane, Fallon, and Palmer Catney of Decatur, Texas; Riley and Libby Matthews of Lantana, Texas; and Kyle Spraberry of Denton, Texas; and her brother, Willie (Gloria) DuBose of Waco, Texas.

Interment will be held Thursday, November 19, at 10 a.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund or to the donor’s favorite charity.