Mary Rachel Spradlen

Mary Rachel Spradlen, age 81, passed away January 16, 2015. She was a faithful member of The Place of Refuge Church and served as an office head of Eastern Star. She loved her family and was a servant to all. She was preceded in death by parents, James and Dorthy Milligan. Mary is survived by loving husband of 61 years, Edwin E. Spradlen, Sr.; children, Edwin Spradlen Jr. (Theresa), Connie Hurst (Mike), Calvin Spradlen (Gina); brothers, Tommy, Jimmy, Ronnie, and Ted Milligan; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and Yorkshire terriers, Tina and Coco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Food Bank of The Place of Refuge Church 164 Oak Rd. Crossville, Tennessee 38555, (931) 707-8114. Family and friends will gather 1:15PM Thursday at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Gov. John Sevier Highway for 1:30PM graveside service, Rev. Mike Hurst officiating. The family will receive friends 4-6 PM Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City.