Mary Sumner Spivey

Mary Sumner Spivey, age 87, a McMinnville, TN resident and Henryville, TN native was born June 23, 1930 and died September 20, 2017 at her residence following an extended illness. She was a retired teacher with the Warren County School System, member of First Baptist Church and daughter of the late Thomas Yerby and Bell Knott Sumner. Mrs. Spivey was married September 25, 1953 to Herman Ray Spivey, Sr. who preceded her in death on May 16, 2012. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sister, Geneva Adams. Survivors include three children and spouses, Dr. Elizabeth (David Bergin) Spivey of Yankton, SD, Sandra (Don) Kilgore of Greenback, TN and Ray (Karen) Spivey, Jr. of McMinnville; six grandchildren, Jesse Bergin of Yankton, SD, Will Kilgore and Brian Kilgore both of Greenback, TN, Hamilton Spivey, Justin Spivey and Landon Spivey all of McMinnville; sisters and brother-in-law, Irene Hammett of Knoxville, TN and Patricia (Roger) Davis of Lenoir City, TN; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service and interment will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Mt. View Cemetery with Bo Hendrix to officiate. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday at High’s. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Rotary Foundation or Magness Library. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.