Obituary for Flossie Spore

Flossie Jean Spore

(December 3, 1958 – August 10, 2016)

On August 10, 2016, Flossie Jean Spore left us and made her way to her eternal home with her Lord Jesus Christ and the Rainbow Bridge, the eternal home of animals waiting to be rejoined with their caretakers and owners.

She was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, not only of her parents, brother, relatives, and family, but to many others. Flossie had dedicated her later life as an advocate to animal care and control. We will all miss her but memories of her will continue to live in our hearts and lives.

Born to Sarah Emily and Donald Ray Spore on December 3, 1958, on Schilling AFB, Salina, Kansas, she spent her early years traveling from one military assignment to another as her father served in the U. S. Air Force, one of them being Randolph AFB where he retired from and where she graduated from high school. While at RAFB High School she distinguished herself in choir and music. Flossie distinguished herself also as an athlete in track, setting records and winning many events. She was named after her paternal grandmother Flossie Mae (Levings) Spore. Her namesake passed away when her son, Flossie's father was only 8 years old. Consequently, Flossie never had the opportunity to know her.

Returning to Universal City, she first worked for Dunkin' Donuts for the first 10 years. Then she found a career in animal control working in many capacities in the previous shelter and then advancing to the manager at the newer and current Animal Care and Control on Athenian Drive. As the manager, she worked closely with Homes for the Homeless and her dedicated employees and volunteers to improve, enhance, and sustain quality care and control. She was instrumental along with Homes for the Homeless, City Administration, and other supporters in bringing the current facility into being. Flossie was a very talented musician and vocalist in country western and contemporary genres. She performed solo and with bands and groups in many venues–local, community, and state wide-as a resident of Universal City. Nearly three years ago, she was diagnosed with lung cancer and faced it head on, never giving up, while still promoting and advancing animal care and control in Universal City and the neighboring communities. On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, the battle with cancer ended, but those who knew and loved Flossie also know she will always continue her advocacy for animals.

On May 3, 1980 a tragic car crash claimed the life of her brother Carl Ray, then only 18.

She is survived by her parents, Ponca City, Oklahoma, brother Ritchard Spore and wife Briska, Ponca City, and many nephews, nieces, and relatives.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in the Chapel at Trout Funeral Home & Crematory in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Following the ceremony, Flossie will be laid to rest alongside her brother, Carl Ray, at Odd Fellows Cemetery, the same cemetery where her namesake, her grandmother, is interred along with her grandfather. Her great grandparents and an aunt are also interred in this cemetery. Flossie will not be alone on her way to her final resting place. Many of her own inurned pets are already nestled in with her.

In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to Homes for Homeless, Universal City's non-profit partner with its Animal Care and Control Facility. Donations are accepted at: 134 Athenian Drive, Universal City, Texas where the facility is located. They may also be mailed to: Universal City Animal Care and Control, Attention: Homes for the Homeless Fund, 2150 Universal City Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148. or mailed to: Homes for the Homeless, Post Office Box 3081, Universal City, Texas 78148. Make your checks payable to Homes for the Homeless. Please indicate that your donation is to honor Flossie Spore and include your return address so the organization's president, Aina Blake, can acknowledge your contribution. Your charitable gift is tax deductible. The Animal Care and Control Facility website is available at: http://www.universalcitytexas.com/index.aspx?nid=644 and the Universal City website can be accessed at: http://www.universalcitytexas.com/index.aspx

Source: Trout Funeral Home