Neldra Faye Spears, age 64 of Seminary, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, April 8th at 3:44 P.M. at her home surrounded by many of her loved ones.

She was born on May 4, 1961, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Luther and Evelyn Rand.  She was one of nine children. Neldra Spears was known for her kind, compassionate, and giving spirit.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to music, and worshiping God to the fullest.

She is survived by her partner John Clayton, daughters:  Melissa Kakuk (Johnny), Grandson, Lucas Callahan, granddaughters: Alana Watkins, Jode Kakuk, Athena Kakuk, daughters: Elizabeth Cates (Jay), Alisha Runnels (Jason), granddaughter, Amy Touchstone, grandsons, Aidan Manning, Wade Manning, Son, Frankie Spears (Michelle), granddaughter Krystal Czarnik, grandson, Bryan Spears, granddaughter, Heather Spears, daughter, Connie Lawson (David),  grandson, Chris Bailey, granddaughter, Katherine Bailey, son, Michael Spears, granddaughters,  Vernice Rushing, Megan Rushing, son, Harvey Spears (Natasha), grandson, Steven Spears.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Evelyn Rand; her husband, Frank Spears; and her sisters, Sylvia Woods, Sandra Morgan, Brenda Beasley, and Linda Logan.

There will be a visitation beginning at 11:00 A.M. and a funeral service will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home at 3302 HWY 49, Collins,   Mississippi.

Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

"…to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord."   2 Corinthians 5:8