Mary Anne Spears Dyer

Mary Anne Spears Dyer, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was born on February 18, 1947, in Graham, Texas, to Harold Paul Spears and Velma Gene (Sewell) Spears. A private family viewing will be held at Coker Funeral Home from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on Friday, June 20, 2025. A celebration of Anne’s life will follow at 2:00 PM at Jacksboro Parish in Jacksboro, Texas. Known to many as Mary Anne, she graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1965 before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Woman’s University. She devoted much of her life to raising her two children, Kathy and John, as a homemaker, but she also had a deep commitment to her community. Over the years, she served in various volunteer roles, most recently leading efforts to revamp the City Pool, ensuring families in Jack County had a place to cool off during the hot summers. Anne was a faithful member of The Jacksboro Parish, where she served as an Elder for many years. She also contributed her time and leadership to the Palo Duro Presbytery, which serves 72 counties in Northwest Texas. Her love for music was lifelong, particularly classical instrumentals and opera. She sang in the church choir, finding joy in lifting her voice in worship alongside her fellow members. She began playing piano in church at a young age and continued to do so on occasion throughout her life, even giving private lessons for a few years. However, her greatest musical passion was playing the pipe organ at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksboro, and she could certainly make those pipes sing, filling the space with rich, resonant tones that reflected her deep love for music. Anne also had a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She took many camping trips to the “Cool Country” in Colorado and New Mexico, where she enjoyed trout fishing. When not traveling, she could often be found fishing at a local tank or dove hunting or varmint hunting around the ranch at Marietta. She and her brother, Paul, shared a spirited rivalry over who was the better shot—each firmly believing they held the title. The crows, squirrels, and other varmint families in the family pecan orchard can now finally breathe a sigh of relief. An avid sports fan, Anne loved watching golf tournaments, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas A&M Aggies….Gig’m Aggies. Her passion for sports was undeniable—she often yelled at the TV louder than fans in the stands when she disagreed with a call. However, nothing brought her more joy than supporting her grandchildren. She traveled across Texas as their #1 fan, cheering them on in all their activities. Whether they were performing in a theater production, competing in a soccer match, battling it out on the football field, dribbling down the basketball court, swinging for the fences in little league baseball, or pole vaulting over the bar at a track meet, Anne was always there, beaming with pride. Watching them pursue their passions was one of her greatest joys, and she cherished every moment spent encouraging and celebrating them Anne was preceded in death by her parents and grandmother, Mary Sewell. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with her children, Kathy Luster and John C. Dyer IV and his wife, Xanadu; her grandchildren, Zeus Luster, Kaleb Luster and his fiancée, Christina, Skyla Ramsay, JC Dyer V, and Sarah Dyer; and her great-grandchildren, Karter Luster and Cooper Diviney. Anne is also survived by her brother, Paul Spears, and his children, Mike Spears and wife Tiffany, Emily Spears, Luke Spears, and Mary Hicks and husband Johnny; her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Spears; and her dear friend, Jim Deweber. She will be deeply missed by her extended family and many friends who were blessed to know her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Jacksboro Parish 115 N Knox Street Jacksboro, Texas 76458 Concerned Citizens of Jack County 400 East Pine Street Jacksboro, Texas 76458 Oakwood Cemetery P.O. Box 294 Jacksboro, Texas 76458

Mary Anne Spears Dyer

February 18, 1947 - June 7, 2025