Mary Love Witty Span, 91, of Seminole, FL went to be home with the Lord on July 26, 2023. She was born in Tarpon Springs, FL on December 15, 1931 to Robert Gee Witty and Lily Maxwell Witty. She married Martin Span, Sr. on August 11, 1960.
Mary was a long-time member of Aldersgate Methodist Church, Pinellas Park Wesleyan Church and Cross Bridge Church. She volunteered for Hospice for 11 years.
Her family was of utmost importance to her. She was an avid Cross Bayou Little League Mom, a dedicated grandmother (“Gee”) and a beloved great-grandmother to 5.
She is survived by her four children SCPO Richard (Crystal) Span, Cynthia (Peter) Mathias, John (Tammy) Span, Martin (Lisa) Span; three siblings, Robert (Ann) Witty, Edith Krblich, and Ann Bailey; 8 grandchildren, Brian Span, Jay Johns, Jerry Span, Tyler Kuhn, Trae Span, Tara Snyder, Austin Span, Madison Span; 5 great-grandchildren, Pence Span, Autumn Span, Elise Kuhn, Audrey Snyder, Vivien Snyder.
A small family service will be held at Veteran’s Funeral Care at 11:00 am on August 8, 2023. The family will receive friends at 10:00 am. She will be buried next to her husband, the late Martin Span, Sr at a private ceremony at Garden Sanctuary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, online donations to Mary’s son’s ministry for the homeless at First Assembly of God Macclenny would be much appreciated.
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or checks may be sent to First Assembly of God Macclenny 206 N 5th St. Macclenny, FL 32063 and in the memo area of the check “Homeless Ministry”
Terry and I send our deepest sympathy to the family. We loved Miss Mary so much. She always made us smile. She had said how much she missed and loved getting hugs from all those men folks at church. Looking up Mary, knowing your with Our Lord and getting lots of hugs. Loved and Missed!
To all those who love Mary, we are praying for your broken hearts tonight.
To our dear friend Mary, we will miss you for all of our days on Earth: your kind spirit; your great hugs; your loving heart. Till we meet at Jesus’ feet!
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mary Span! She was one lady that’s unforgettable. She always had a smile & delightful comment to everyone in church ( CBC). Heaven has added one beautiful Angel of God! You will be sorely missed Mary. Rest in Peace with our Savior Jesus.
I remember Mrs Span from my elementary school and little league days. I feel like I know her by knowing the sons that she raised. All of her children serving our Lord! May God bless her children and grandchildren during this time.
I met my mother-in-law at the tender age of 17, My John took me on a double date to meet his parents at the Sunshine Speedway. I couldn’t believe he had a mom that was so cool.
This woman exemplified her middle name, Love. She loved well. Her love for Jesus and her understanding of how much He loved her was at the heart of how she lived her life. She will be missed by many, but her legacy will live on for a long time.
I know her as Mrs. Span, and she was always sweet to me every time I cut through her yard,she was a great neighbor to have, she will be miss.