Mother Delia Garrett Spickard

Lebanon, Tennessee Mother Delia Mai Garrett Spickard was born into life on June 20, 1914 to the late William "Billy" Garrett and Stella Corley Garrett. She was the 10th of eleven children born to this union, of which she was the last remaining sibling. She spent her early years in her birthplace of Trousdale County, where she received her education. She was baptized and born into new life at St. John Baptist Church (Hartsville, Tennessee). She often told of how her dad would gather them together, as children, and read the Bible to them. This gave birth to her love of the Word of God and hearing it read to her, even at 98 years beautiful. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband (Joe W. Spickard, Sr.), and grandson Jaidyn Rion Vantrease. She met and married her mate of 72 years, the late Joe W. Spickard, Sr., on December 24, 1936. She then moved to the Gladeville Community and united with Hamilton Chapel Church. To this union, six children were born: Joe W. (Louvenia) Spickard, Sr., Mary Copeland, Mamie (Robert) Crutchfield, Walter Donald (Annie) Spickard, Pastor Robert L. (Cassie) Spickard, and Martha McClenon. Martha lovingly served as her caretaker for ten years. Mother served as a homemaker. She loved flowers, plants, and floral arrangements. Serving as Senior Church Mother and Church Matriarch brought her great joy. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and loved praising and worshipping in the service. "Precious Lord" and "I'll Fly Away" were her favorite songs. She was a faithful Church Mother. Anytime the church body moved, sometimes after 3 services on Sunday, she moved as well. She served until the Sovereign God called her from labor to reward. She leaves to cherish her memory: 6 children (listed above), 3 daughters-in law: Louvenia Spickard, Annie Spickard, & Cassie Spickard; 1 Son-in-law: Robert Crutchfield, Sr.; 20 grandchildren (Benetta Lattimore, Sherron Lattimore, Johnye Seay, Kevin Lattimore, Hannah Johnson, Robert Clay, Marva D. Crutchfield, Timothy (Triste)L. Crutchfield, Robert L. (Melinda) Crutchfield, Jr., Jeffery A. (Verena) Crutchfield, Roderick E. (Michelle) Crutchfield, Michael L. (Amy) Crutchfield, Yolanda Chumney, Dewayne Chumney, Anthony (Britney) Chumney, Cookie E. (Alton) Pickett, Robert L. (Toi) Spickard, Jr., Stacy N. (James) Neuble, Ashley R. McClenon, and Kelley N. McClenon; 22 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great grandchildren; 2 nieces: Betty (Donald) Clinton and Stella (Gilbert) Francis; 3 nephews: William Donald Garrett, Johnny Lee Claiborne, and Henry Nixon; 1 sister-in-law Lula Garrett. Special Friends: Mother Mallie Glenn, Mother Corrine Jenkins, Mother Doris Sowell, Mother Rebecca Overall, Brenda Word, Joann Word, Pauline Smith, and Frances Wright. Thank you to her caretakers: Martha McClenon, Lebanon Health & Rehabilitation Center (Michelle Crutchfield, Verena Crutchfield, David, Jeremy, and Jean), Amedyst Care, Dr. Bachstein, Dr. Woods, and Dr. Barrett. Online Funeral Service Program

Mother Delia Garrett Spickard

June 20, 1914 - July 9, 2012