Rosa Spann

Mrs. Spann was born Sept. 26, 1909, in Wetumka, Okla., the oldest of 12 to Owen and Ruth Roberts. After graduating from high school, she became the first member of her family to go to college. She graduated from East Central State College in Ada, Okla., and taught school in Oklahoma until she moved to Borger in the 1940s. She earned a master's degree and a counseling certificate at West Texas State University. In Borger, Rosa taught in elementary school, was principal of Huber Elementary School and was later senior counselor at Borger High School. She was also the supervisor of Borger's Summer Recreation program. After retiring from a long teaching career, she returned to the Huber Elementary School building, which had been remodeled as a senior citizens center and served as the director of operations center until her final retirement in 1996. She moved to Amarillo with her husband, Claude, in 1996. She attended Paramount Baptist Church. Rosa was a remarkable woman who touched thousands of lives throughout her life. She was an inspiration to all who know her. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the outstanding staff at Childer's Place and to Hospice Care of the Southwest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Spann, and her daughter, Rosa Lee Heket. Survivors include a granddaughter, Vickie Heket Wheeler; her sisters, Ardith Deichman of Amarillo and Inez Renfro of League City; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Khiva Shrine, Hospice Care of the Southwest or a favorite charity. She is survived by her granddaughter, Vickie Heket Wheeler; sisters, Ardith Deichman of Amarillo and Inez Renfro of League City; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Spann and her daughter, Rosa Lee Heket.

Service Schedule

Graveside Service Llano Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel Amarillo, TX Wednesday, September 02, 2015 11:00 a.m.

Burial Schedule

Llano Cemetery Amarillo , TX