Delois Spearman

Delois Spearman transitioned from this life peacefully on June 17, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born on December 14, 1931 in Kenansville, North Carolina to Addie Mae Brinson-Dixon and Hubert Dixon. She was valedictorian, graduating first in her class from Rosehill High School in June of 1951. Against her father’s wishes, Delois left home to attend Saint Augustine University in Raleigh, North Carolina where she studied for a year and completed a certificate program in nursing. Delois left North Carolina in search of opportunity and adventure in New York where she found work and lived with her Aunt, Lucile Coleman, in Yonkers, New York.

While visiting family in Port Chester on her day off, a friend, Mary Miller, introduced Delois to Norman Spearman, and the adventure began. Delois Dixon married Norman C. Spearman on February 5, 1954 in Greenwich, Connecticut. Delois became a stepmother to Norman’s daughter Norma “Toni” Spearman-Morton, moving from Yonkers to South Regent Street in Port Chester, New York to begin their journey. Delois continued working, and in 1968 joined United Hospital as a “Blue Girl”, supporting the nursing staff. Delois envisioned being a nurse and through educational programs at United she attended Westchester Community College to complete her Associates Degree, becoming a Practical Nurse. Shortly thereafter, Delois enrolled in Pace University in White Plains, New York to attain her Bachelor’s Degree, and in January 1974, Delois realized her goal in becoming a Registered Nurse. Delois, affectionately known as “Dee” by her coworkers, enjoyed helping people, and received several awards from United Hospital in recognition of stellar Patient Care. After rising to the rank of head nurse, Delois retired from United Hospital after 24 years of service in August 1992. However, Delois could never sit still, she continued her outreach with St. Francis AME Zion Church, feeding the homeless and raising money for United Hospital. Delois also joined several seniors groups where she learned to play bridge, traveled through Italy, visited Ernest Hemmingway’s Floridian home, and enjoyed summers on Martha’s Vineyard.

Delois was predeceased by her husband Norman of 44 years. She is survived by three sisters: Margaret E. Tucker of White Plains, New York; Evra Annette Crawl of White Plains, New York, and Katie Ruth Dixon of Long Beach, California. She is also survived by her Stepdaughter Norma Morton, Norma’s husband Carl Morton of Elmsford, New York; her God-daughter Jacqueline Tucker of Scarsdale, New York; Denise Tucker of Marietta, Georgia, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, extended Family and Friends.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27th, 2025, from 10:00AM-11:00AM at Barry Avenue AME Zion Church, followed by Funeral Service at 11:00AM. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the family of Delois Spearman entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the family of Delois Spearman during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & feel free to wear a mask inside the church &/or at cemetery, and social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19/Measles; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services nor come to any facility. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church & cemetery personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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You may send flowers, and/or as a lasting tribute you may choose to plant a tree in her name/memory/honor, and/or a contribution may be made in her name/memory/honor to a charity of your choice. If sending flowers, they may be delivered on either Thursday, June 26th, 2025 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home; or preferably on Friday, June 27th by/before 10AM to Barry Avenue AME Zion Church. The Family Thanks You!