Joleen Spires, 81, of Marshall, IL passed away 12 Noon Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. Joleen, who was a lovely wife and devoted mother, was born September 29, 1937 at Haven Kansas, the daughter of Valmore and Irene Miller Parker. She married Herbert L. Spires on June 6, 1965 at the Clarksville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Parker. Surviving are her husband, Herb; her children, Malinda (Gary) Hudson of Flagler, CO and Kelly (Annette) Spires of Marshall; grandsons, Wyatt, Walker and Parker; a sister-in-law, Judy Parker of Eaton, IL and several nieces and nephews. Joleen attended the First Christian Church of Marshall. She was a graduate of Robinson High School and was retired from TRW. She loved sewing, crocheting, knitting, ceramics and cooking. Services in honor of her life will be 2:00 PM Saturday at the First Christian Church with Pastors Gary Pruiett and Jeff Loper officiating. Burial will be in the Clarksville Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday at the church. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuner4alservices.com.