Vera Estell Spears Obituary

The memory of Vera Estell Spears of Richmond, Texas, who passed away on March 11, 2026 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parent Windy Gray; her husband William Travis Spears; her mother Eva Morris; her sons, Joe Patterson, David Patterson, William Spears (Billy) and Robert Spears (Bobby); her sons-in-law, Paul Reis and Patrick Yates; and her siblings, Bob Gray, Louise Green, Frances Pitts, William Ernest Gray and Luther Ray Gray.

She is survived by: her children, James Patterson (Vivian), Patsy Reis, Darlene Rivera (Walter) and Janet Spears; her children-in-law, Kimberly Spears and Jesus Medina; her siblings, Richard Gray and Patricia Gray; and her grandchildren, Jimmy Patterson, David Patterson, Curtis Patterson, Kenny Winters, Lee Winters, Deborah Griesbach, Angelique Rivera, Scot Rivera, Travis Yates, Joshua Spears, Jennifer Spears, Deandra Frausto, Kristen Spears and Robert Spears.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating towards the American Association for Cancer Research.