10/27/2026
Brenda Kathleen Spies
Brenda Kathleen (Hanna) Spies, 73, of Springfield Mo passed away at 12:31am on Monday October 26 in her home. She was born on Thursday March 12, 1953 on a farm in Littlefield, Texas to Jack and Billie (Robison) Hanna. As a young child the family moved to Cabool, Mo where she had fond memories of swimming in the creek, picking green beans in the boiling sun and playing with cats and dogs on the farm. She graduated from Cabool high school in 1971. She entered into St. John's School of Nursing and graduated in 1974. She met Gary Spies at the Alibi bar in Springfield Mo. They married at St. Agnes Cathedral on April 30, 1977. While starting their family she received her BSN.
They were blessed with 4 children. Brenda pursued her career of nursing at Mercy Hospital working in Pediatrics, NICU, Children Apnea Management, ER, and the Pain Center. She retired in 2013, enjoying many vacations to the beach with family and spending time with her grandchildren. After beginning her battle with cancer in 2020, Brenda continued to live life to the fullest. Outlasting every prognosis, Brenda remained as the rock the family could depend on until the very end. She is greatly missed.
She is survived by her husband Gary Spies; sisters Karla and Tamara; brother Clayton; her children Reboni, Rebekka, Branden, and Brooke; her grandchildren Austin, Abrielle, Emilia, William and Eloise; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church: 2818 E Bennett St, Springfield, MO 65804, with the Very Reverend Shoby M. Chettiyath, JCL, V.G. celebrating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass. Brenda will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Springfield following the Mass.
Arrangements for Brenda's services have been entrusted to Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Inc. In this time of loss, her family appreciates your love and support as they honor the life of a remarkable woman whose compassion touched many.
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