Salem Funerals & Cremations, 120 S. Main, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

120 South Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336.722.6122
Fax: 336.722.6922

Mary Jo Wooten Spaugh

Mary Jo Wooten Spaugh, August 4, 1937- July 2, 2012.
Mary Jo Wooten Spaugh passed away on July 2, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer, having previously been healed from leukemia 22 years ago. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7.
Mary Jo was born on August 4, 1937 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late George T. Wooten and Dorothy Price Wooten. She spent her early life in Charlotte and was a proud graduate of Central High School. She attended Salem College and graduated from Queens College. Mary Jo retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and spent most of her career in the 2nd grade at Moore Elementary School. She was a teacher each day of her life. She was a lifelong Moravian and an active member of Home Moravian Church for the past 51 years. She was President of the Women’s Fellowship, Chairman of the Candle Tea, Circle Leader, Sunday School Teacher, Prayer Tree leader, member of the Board of Elders of Home Church and Salem Congregation. She was active in the community being a volunteer with Sunnyside Ministry, Meals on Wheels, Derrick L Davis Forsyth Cancer Center and served on the Forsyth Medical Center Auxiliary Board of Directors.
Mary Jo married Robert Arthur Spaugh on May 13, 1961 and they enjoyed more than 51 wonderful years of marriage together. She is survived by her devoted husband Arthur of the home; Daughter Merrily Spaugh of the home; Son Robert G. Spaugh and wife Kaye Hege Spaugh, and her three precious grandchildren: Caroline, Andrew and Michael Spaugh, of Lexington, N.C.; Sister Judy W. Thrash of Charlotte, N.C.; Brother-in-law Gordon (Nancy) Spaugh of Winston-Salem; and six nieces and nephews. Mary Jo loved her God, her family, her Church, her students, her kitchen and her dachshunds.
A graveside service will be held in God’s Acre at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, July 6, with the Rev. Doug Kearney officiating. A memorial service will follow in Home Moravian Church at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in the church parlor following the service. Memorials may be made to Home Moravian Church, 529 S Church St., 27101, Sunnyside Ministry of the Moravian Church 319 Haled St, 27127, or Meals on Wheels, 2895 Shorefair Dr, 27105 (each is in Winston-Salem NC), or a charity of the donor’s choice. "Death is swallowed up in victory." "O death, where is thy victory? O death, where is thy sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ”. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57.
The family expresses its appreciation to the personnel of Hospice & Palliative Care for their kind and compassionate service. Online condolences may be sent to www.salemfh.com.

General Information
Name	Mary Jo Wooten Spaugh
Born	Aug 04, 1937
Died	Jul 02, 2012
Place	Residence

Visitation Information
Location	Home Moravian Church, following service
Address	529 S. Church St., Winston-Salem
When	Fri, Jul 06, 2012

Service Information
Location	Home Moravian Church
Address	529 S. Church St., Winston-Salem, NC
When	Fri, Jul 06, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.

Interment Information
Location	Salem Moravian Graveyard @ 3:15 p.m.
Address	501 S. Main St., Winston-Salem

Condolences
barbara Rhyne Jacobs	I have fond memories of attending Midwood Grammar School in Charlotte with Mary Jo in the 1940's. We both were members of a girl's club in Woodmen of the World that met on her street and I recall going to her house once when her mother was making dresses on the sewing machine for Mary Jo and her sister. I was impressed by that because my mother did that for my sister and me. Not many of our friends were that fortunate to have most of our clothes sewn by our mothers. Mary Jo and I graduated from Charlotte Central High School together in 1955. I send my best wishes to all of her family. She was a very special person. Barbara Rhyne Jacobs of Plano, Texas
Yvonne Doster Hutchinson	So very sorry to hear of Mary Jo's passing. She was always a kind, seet person. My prayers are with all of the family.
Norma Wilkes Schultz	We send our condolences to the family and friends of Mary Jo. May your knowledge of her life sustain you and give you peace.
Hilma, James, and Heather Hans	Mary Jo was a terrific teacher and a wonderful human being. We loved her from the first time Heather set foot in her first-grade class and were fortunate enough to get her for the second grade as well. A warm, thoughtful, loving person, Mary Jo will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Our hearts go out to you, Arthur.
Faye McDuffie Gardner	Mary Jo was truly a "southern" lady as well as a fine person. I enjoyed getting to know her our first two years as day students at Salem and then seeing her at various happenings of the Moravian Church through the years. She will be truly missed and many lives are richer for having known her.
Lucinda Oliver Denton	Dearest love and deepest sympathy to the family in the loss of Mary Jo. We were friends while she was at Salem College and have kept in touch as alumnae. She will be missed.
Jackie Charlie and Adrienne Yates	Arthur, we are so sorry to hear of Mary Jo's passing. She is precious in our hearts and is one of those people that always brought a smile to our faces...the memory of her will always do likewise. We are thinking of you and your wonderful family in prayer. Her quiet and far reaching service touched so many throughout the Winston community. She was a blessing to everyone fortunate enough to meet her. Blessings to all of you Jackie, Charlie, and Adrienne
Ramona and Lionel Branscomb	Dear Family, You all have our deepest sympathy. W are thankful that she is not suffering now and is at peace with Uncle George and Aunt Dorothy. Love and Prayers , Lionel and Mona Branscomb
Heather Hans	Mrs. Spaugh was my favorite teacher, and I was lucky enough to have her for both first and second grade at Moore Elementary. She was so kind and compassionate, and I remember the way my mind broadened in her classroom. Other than my parents, she was one of the people who understood me best, and she always inspired me to do great things. She will be sorely missed by me and many other students whose lives she touched. My greatest sympathies to Mr. Spaugh and her family.
Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society	From Mary Jo's Zeta sisters, our deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She certainly "was a teacher each day of her life." Wrenn Conrad President Zeta/DKG
Geneva B. Brown	Dear Arthur and Family, Please accept my sincere sorrow in the passing of Mary Jo. She was a wonderful person and teacher. She took on any job willingly and always offered to help in all school endeavors. It was a joy for me to have the experience of working with her for a number of years. She was a love and joy to all at Moorel. I am practically house bound except when someone takes me to my doctor appointments. Were it not for that I would surely attend the funeral. My best wishes to all members of your family. Sincerely, Geneva B. Brown
Frank Clontz	I offer my condolences to Mary's family at this their time of loss. During my high school years I always thought of Mary Jo as a beautiful person in every respect. I and the rest of her classmates will miss her beautiful presence at the next reunion of the Central High School, Class of '55. May God comfort the family and friend at this their time of great loss.
Lainey Bowen Hickey	Arthur, my deepest sympathies go to you and your beautiful family. It was a pleasure serving you and Mary Jo during the last several weeks of her life; it is an experience I shall carry with me throughout mine. She had such a gentle spirit, one that I shall miss each and every day.
Myra Wallen Boswell	Dear Arthur and family, I was sadden to hear of your loss. I was a classmate and friend of Mary Jo's at Central High School. I have fond memories of being with her many times, with other classmates, and being in her home and knowing her Mother and Dad. What a beautiful family. It was such a pleasure to see Mary Jo and meeting you, Arthur, at the Class Reunion in 2005. I do know your heavy hearts, as I lost my husband 5/2010. My prayers are with you and your family. May God Grant you Peace and Grace. Myra Wallen Boswell, Plano TX

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