Marie C. Spillett, 72, of Goodyear, AZ died June 7 , 2016 following a brief but brave battle with cancer. She was born in Auburn, New York. Marie will be remembered most for her love of life and passion for excelling in all she worked for. Her passion for excellence was demonstrated in her careers and how she lived her life and raised her family. When widowed with 3 small children at the age of 27 she became both mother and father. She nurtured her children and excelled in multiple careers to provide and support for her family. Her love for cooking is demonstrated by her extensive collection of cookbooks, and her caring and love for people was demonstrated by the careers she chose. Marie cared for people as a nurse, taught hundreds of children as a teacher, and ensured the safety of thousand s of passengers on her many flights as an America West Flight Attendant. She did it all and raised her family to succeed in an ever changing world. As the salutatorian in her Nursing School Class and an Honors Student at the University of South Florida when she transitioned to teaching as a second career, Marie was a role model to her children and to all who came to know her. Marie retired from the Litchfield Elementary School District in 2006 and worked post retirement as a Pre-K Teaching Assistant at St. Thomas Aquinas School in Avondale in addition as a Substitute Teacher in the Litchfield School District. She also served for many years on her HOA Board. Her strength was and always will be an example to her family by instilling the belief to never give up and make each day better than yesterday. Her survivors include her children Dennis (Sylvia), Donna (Lou), and Kristen (Gary), 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 1 niece. A Visitation and Rosary Service will be held on Sunday June 12 at 4PM beginning at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. Her Funeral Mass will be held at ST. Thomas Aquinas Church in Avondale on Monday June 13 at 10AM. She will be buried in Upstate New York with Graveside Prayers by her children on June 16.
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