Patsy (Pat) Spears

March 23, 2012

Pat Spears (Rocspear) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, after a full and precious life with those that knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Brite Spears, a sister, Evelyn Grogan a brother, Bill Spears and K-9’s Zack and Lucky.

Pat leaves to cherish her memory a loving family: Joan Rocco, Doris (Phil) Phillips, Katie (Gardner) Gage, Vickie (Grady) Reeves, Walter (Sheri) Hundley Jr., Vanette (Jim) Webb, Verna Hundley, Yonnie (Jerry) Bosquet, Kay (Jay) Lewis, Cathy Setzer, Caron (Steve) Zampino, Larry (Janet) Spears, Linda (Dale) Smith, Debbie Drozd, 16 great nieces and nephews, numerous great-great nieces and nephews and her special pets Mystic, Magic and Meow-Meow.

Pat was a 29 year veteran of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department where she served under five sheriffs. Pat started with the county as a correctional officer in 1982, transferring to the sheriff’s department as a deputy sheriff in 1986 and rising to the rank of 1st lieutenant. Pat worked in many divisions of the sheriff’s department during her tenure. She worked in investigations, was a K-9 officer for six years, worked in TAC/DIET Section, Street Crimes Unit, was Assistant Officer in Charge of Community Policing, and Community Relations. She also served as Officer in Charge of the Explorer Unit, was a Drug Court Mentor, she was appointed as a U.S. Customs Officer in the Blue Lightening Operation and worked tirelessly to help with Hurricane Katrina cleanup. Pat was an outstanding public servant and a champion of the community. She retired from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office in January 2011.

For her dedicated service she received numerous recognitions which included a certificate of appreciation for the fight against drugs for her work with the Lincoln Park Community Drug Watch, several unit citations, a letter from the City of Pensacola congratulations for Unit Citation for Community Policing Unit.

Pat touched the lives of so many and will hold a special place in the hearts of all those who knew her, as a loving aunt, a partner, a friend, a mentor and a protector.

She had a gift of caring and giving and gave continuously to the community and to those around her. She was our rock and will be dearly missed by all.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. with her nephew Jason Reeves officiating.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.

Comments

Comments are closed.

Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries