Dorothy Jo Spear, 90, of Plant City, died July 3, 2016, at her home.
A native of Plant City, she was the daughter of Leroy and Frances Mallard Willaford. She was the longest tenured member at First Baptist Church of Plant City. She was very active in benevolence, baking pies and cakes and visiting. She was a faithful witness of Jesus and spent a lifetime of service to Him.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Walker and Gayle Swindle; son-in-law, Gary Ruebeling; brother, R.J. Willaford; and 13 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jimmie Spear; and children, Sylvia Ruebeling and Jim Spear.
A funeral service was held July 9, at First Baptist Church of Plant City. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.