Obituary of Sharon Spivey Craichy

Obituary for: Sharon "Sherri" Spivey Craichy Sharon "Sherri" Spivey Craichy, age 72, of LaBelle, passed away June 26, 2010 in Fort Myers. She was born Oct. 31, 1937 in Auburndale, the daughter of the late John Clyde and the late Dorothy Alvina (Ryals) Spivey. Sherri served as Mayor for the City of LaBelle (1993-2005) and on the LaBelle City Commission (1980-1987) and LaBelle City Variance Board (1988-1993). She also served on the City of LaBelle's first zoning board and helped write the city's first comprehensive land use plan. Sherri worked as a real estate broker in LaBelle since 1972. She also served on various local committees including Swamp Cabbage Festival and the Fourth of July. Survivors include her children: Julie Wilkins (Wayne) of LaBelle, K. C. Craichy (Monica) of Tampa, and John Craichy (Karen) of Raleigh, NC; brother: Jim Spivey (Linda) of Auburndale; and grandchildren: Matthew, Coby, Montana and Jacqueline, of LaBelle; Kyle, Austin, Sarah, Grace and Joshua, of Tampa; and Jonathan, Michael and Charlie, of Raleigh. Sherri leaves behind many friends. In her words, "A small town is a big family".. Funeral services will be held Wed. June 30, 2010, 9:00 am at Barron Park in LaBelle with Pastor John Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Denaud Cemetery, LaBelle. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church in LaBelle. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.