Dema Ann (Aldridge) Spann

Dema Ann Aldridge Spann, born on May 26, 1935, in Watauga County, passed away peacefully. She was the daughter of Everette and Lottie Perkins Aldridge. Dema graduated from Cove Creek High School and retired from Shadowline.

Dema was a lifetime member of Foscoe Christian Church and a dedicated volunteer at Seby Jones Cancer Treatment Center and the Red Cross. She loved cooking goodies for her friends, making candy at Christmas for family and friends, and was known as a people person who especially cherished her church family.

She is survived by her children, Pam Church-Smith of Boone, NC, and Lori Church of Vilas, NC; her sister, Dannie White of Hickory, NC; and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Josh Church (Tess) of Rural Hall, NC, Aaron Smith of Boone, NC, Ryan Bristle (Kimberly) of Kernersville, NC, Ashlyn McClurg (Abraham) of Brattleboro, VT, and great-grandchild Hazel McClurg of Brattleboro, VT. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

Dema was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Spann; her daughter, Sandra Shaw; her parents, Everette and Lottie Perkins Aldridge; her brothers, Dayton, Dillard, and Dallas Aldridge; her sisters, Decota Story and Dimple Clark; and her special sister-in-law, Sue Aldridge. 

A visitation for Dema will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd at 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Foscoe Christian Church. Funeral Service will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00PM. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Spann family.

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