Mrs. Ola Lee (Leeper) Springs was called to eternal rest Wednesday, October 17, 2007. She was born in Louellen, KY November 2, 1922 to the late Frank & Mattie (Jones) Leeper. She was a member of The Believer’s Voice of Deliverance Church of Harriman, TN with Rev. James B. Springs, her son, as pastor. She was a long time registered nurse, serving the Roane, Anderson, Knox, & Hamilton counties of Tennessee, and also in the Ohio area. Her favorite pastime was playing bingo. She was known to us all as simply “granny.” Preceded in death by parents; husband, Ralph Richard Springs; sons, Ralph Ronald & Fred Springs; daughters, Margie Lee & Mattie Louise Springs; grandson, Marvin Lee Springs.
She leaves to cherish her memories:
Daughters: Loueta Jones & husband, William of Springfield, OH
Brenda Wyatt & husband, James of Springfield, OH
Devoted son: Rev. James B. Springs & Overseer, Willie Mae of Rockwood, TN
Granddaughter: Venessia Moore of San Antonio, TX
Grandson: Elbert Springs & wife, Amy of Rockwood, TN
Grandchildren: Cheryl Givens of Springfield, OH
Billy Springs & wife, Cindy of Oak Ridge, TN
Monica Arceneaux & husband, Steven of Palm Dale, CA
Ralph Sanders & wife, Ellen of Midtown, TN
Kim Springs of Fayettee, NC
Cory Springs of Springfield, OH
Dychelle Love of Atlanta, GA
Gregory Love of Harriman, TN
Host of great grandchildren & great great grandchildren
Two special aunts: Vesta Roddy & husband, Tanch of Alcoa, TN
Rosie Jones of Rockwood, TN
Special friends: Ermma Doughty, Trixie Siler, Hattie Marble, Doug Wilson,
Bill & Ula McKinney
The family will receive friends Saturday, October 20, 2007 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. James B. Springs officiating. Graveside service will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Guestbook Entries
Brady, we are so sorry to hear about your beloved mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lee & Bunny Bullens (Harriman, TN)
I WORKED WITH OLA AT ROCKWOOD HEALTH CARE ON 3RD SHIFT AND WE LAUGHED TOGETHER UNTIL WE CRIED. WE HAVE ALWAYS KEPT IN TOUCH BY CALLING EACH OTHER AND SENDING EACH OTHER CARDS. WE TALKED ABOUT GOING TO HARRAH'S CASINO WITH EACH OTHER! I LOVED OLA VERY MUCH AND SHE WILL BE MISSED! GOD BLESS ALL OF HER FAMILY!
Jeri Ann Stinnett (Rockwood, TN)
Ms. Springs was a fine Christian woman and she raised some beautiful and fine kids. Brady, Brenda, and Billy I am so sorry for your loss but she is in heaven now doing God's good work for him.
Marie Kelly (Rockwood, TN)
May you continue to stay strong in the Lord. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers
Eddie, Alice, Eddie Jr, Reggie, and Jayden Chatman (Rockwood, TN)
I love you Granny.
Billy & Cindy (Oak Ridge, TN)
Billy, I am so sorry to hear about your grandmother's death. I know you were very close to her and loved her very much. My grandmother was very special to me.
Brenda (Miss Daisey).
Brenda Mathes (Jonesborough/Oak Ridge, TN)
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