Mary Frances Spates Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Mary Frances Spates of LaGrange, Georgia. Mary Frances, born on January 3, 1941, passed away on October 22, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Frances Spates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hubert Buford Cosper and Agnes Mae Nelson Cosper; her son Douglas Wendell Gay; and her siblings, Flossie Cosper and Troy Cosper.
She is survived by: her daughter Sandy Ann Buttrum (Ronnie) of Port Orange, FL; her siblings, Virginia Gripado of Douglasville, Betty Ann Joy of Franklin, Tilmon Cosper of LaGrange and Benny Cosper (Ruby) of Franklin; and her grandchildren, Tammy Gay, Adam Gay and Keely Buttrum. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home (208 Johnson St, Hogansville, GA 30230). A funeral service was held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, October 25th 2026 at the Meadoway Gardens Cemetery (3293 Hamilton Rd, LaGrange, GA 30241).
