TITLE:  Rebecca Blackwell Spearman

SOURCE: The Westminster News June 20, 2001

SUBMITTED BY: The Westminster News

FORMATTED BY: Kim Grissom, August 2001

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Westminster - Rebecca Blackwell Spearman, 99, of 207 North Avenue, 
died June 1, 2001 at Hospice House of Anderson.  Born in Long Creek, 
she was daughter of the late E. Jefferson and Lizzie Moore Blackwell 
and was the widow of Willie T. Spearman.  She had worked in the 
Spinning Department with Beacon Manufacturing for 55 years and was a 
member of Coneross Baptist Church.  Survivors include two sons, 
William L. (Bud) Spearman of Westminster and C. S. M. Retired Billy 
Spearman of Olympia, Washington; a daughter, Gertha Spearman Moyd of 
Taylors; a brother, Furman Blackwell of Toccoa; four grandchildren; 
and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents 
Mrs., Spearman was preceded in death by daughters, Eva Mae and Evie 
Rae Spearman, brothers, Reece, Tranyham, and Cleo Blackwell, and 
sisters Clima O'Shield, Eva Carter, and Corrie Camp. Funeral services 
were held Thursday, June 14 at Holly Springs Baptist Church, conducted 
by the Reverends Don Bickers and John McKnight. Burial followed in the 
church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Benevolent Seniors Fund, 
c/o Coneross Baptist Church, 1231 Westminster Highway, Westminster, 
29693, or to the charity of one's choice.
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