Sandra Kaye Baines Spivey, 71, was born on March 6, 1951 and passed away on July 17, 2022. She spent her earliest years in Whaleyville, VA enjoying the dusty, earthen smell of the peanut harvests on her family's farm. She was the daughter of the late Willie Floyd "Paw-Paw" Baines, a man of enduring kindness, and Minnie Taylor Baines, who expressed her love by making peach ice cream.
Sandra was predeceased by her husband of fifty-one years, Lud Lorenzo "Ren" Spivey and her brother, Jack Baines.
A professional educator, Sandra spent much of her career as a Librarian and Media Specialist at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Suffolk, VA, where she taught thousands of children to read. She graduated from Forest Glen High School (1969) and earned both her Bachelor of Arts (1973) and Master of Education (1992) at Old Dominion University.
Sandra spent her life championing the importance of literacy, and she trusted the power and truth of science. A regular donor to PBS, Sandra loved British episodic television almost as much as she loved watching reruns of "The Waltons." She never met a piece of chocolate she didn't like. Because she struggled with depression throughout her adult life, she believed speaking about mental illness transparently is important. She demonstrated boundless compassion but never suffered fools gladly. Deeply philosophical, in her final days she mused, "The meaning of life is to be kind to others and care for the earth."
Sandra is survived by her two children, Lauren Alexis Spivey Levwood (William) of Richmond, VA, and Jonathan Baines Spivey of New York City. She also leaves behind a witty and fiercely compassionate granddaughter, Haya Sophia Levwood, a voracious reader who inherited her love of books from her "GranHannah." Sandra is also survived by sister Jean Lindblom, brother Donnie Baines (Darlene), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Anyone who loves to read is family to Sandra.
Sandra was predeceased by her husband of fifty-one years, Lud Lorenzo "Ren" Spivey and her brother, Jack Baines.
A professional educator, Sandra spent much of her career as a Librarian and Media Specialist at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Suffolk, VA, where she taught thousands of children to read. She graduated from Forest Glen High School (1969) and earned both her Bachelor of Arts (1973) and Master of Education (1992) at Old Dominion University.
Sandra spent her life championing the importance of literacy, and she trusted the power and truth of science. A regular donor to PBS, Sandra loved British episodic television almost as much as she loved watching reruns of "The Waltons." She never met a piece of chocolate she didn't like. Because she struggled with depression throughout her adult life, she believed speaking about mental illness transparently is important. She demonstrated boundless compassion but never suffered fools gladly. Deeply philosophical, in her final days she mused, "The meaning of life is to be kind to others and care for the earth."
Sandra is survived by her two children, Lauren Alexis Spivey Levwood (William) of Richmond, VA, and Jonathan Baines Spivey of New York City. She also leaves behind a witty and fiercely compassionate granddaughter, Haya Sophia Levwood, a voracious reader who inherited her love of books from her "GranHannah." Sandra is also survived by sister Jean Lindblom, brother Donnie Baines (Darlene), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Anyone who loves to read is family to Sandra.
Sandra Kaye Baines Spivey, 71, was born on March 6, 1951 and passed away on July 17, 2022. She spent her earliest years in Whaleyville, VA enjoying the dusty, earthen smell of the peanut harvests on her family's farm. She was the daughter of the late Willie Floyd "Paw-Paw" Baines, a man of enduring kindness, and Minnie Taylor Baines, who expressed her love by making peach ice cream.
Sandra was predeceased by her husband of fifty-one years, Lud Lorenzo "Ren" Spivey and her brother, Jack Baines.
A professional educator, Sandra spent much of her career as a Librarian and Media Specialist at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Suffolk, VA, where she taught thousands of children to read. She graduated from Forest Glen High School (1969) and earned both her Bachelor of Arts (1973) and Master of Education (1992) at Old Dominion University.
Sandra spent her life championing the importance of literacy, and she trusted the power and truth of science. A regular donor to PBS, Sandra loved British episodic television almost as much as she loved watching reruns of "The Waltons." She never met a piece of chocolate she didn't like. Because she struggled with depression throughout her adult life, she believed speaking about mental illness transparently is important. She demonstrated boundless compassion but never suffered fools gladly. Deeply philosophical, in her final days she mused, "The meaning of life is to be kind to others and care for the earth."
Sandra is survived by her two children, Lauren Alexis Spivey Levwood (William) of Richmond, VA, and Jonathan Baines Spivey of New York City. She also leaves behind a witty and fiercely compassionate granddaughter, Haya Sophia Levwood, a voracious reader who inherited her love of books from her "GranHannah." Sandra is also survived by sister Jean Lindblom, brother Donnie Baines (Darlene), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Anyone who loves to read is family to Sandra.
Sandra was predeceased by her husband of fifty-one years, Lud Lorenzo "Ren" Spivey and her brother, Jack Baines.
A professional educator, Sandra spent much of her career as a Librarian and Media Specialist at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Suffolk, VA, where she taught thousands of children to read. She graduated from Forest Glen High School (1969) and earned both her Bachelor of Arts (1973) and Master of Education (1992) at Old Dominion University.
Sandra spent her life championing the importance of literacy, and she trusted the power and truth of science. A regular donor to PBS, Sandra loved British episodic television almost as much as she loved watching reruns of "The Waltons." She never met a piece of chocolate she didn't like. Because she struggled with depression throughout her adult life, she believed speaking about mental illness transparently is important. She demonstrated boundless compassion but never suffered fools gladly. Deeply philosophical, in her final days she mused, "The meaning of life is to be kind to others and care for the earth."
Sandra is survived by her two children, Lauren Alexis Spivey Levwood (William) of Richmond, VA, and Jonathan Baines Spivey of New York City. She also leaves behind a witty and fiercely compassionate granddaughter, Haya Sophia Levwood, a voracious reader who inherited her love of books from her "GranHannah." Sandra is also survived by sister Jean Lindblom, brother Donnie Baines (Darlene), and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Anyone who loves to read is family to Sandra.
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