SPEARS, Viola "Bobee" (nee Jackson) Beloved wife of the late Vernon D. Spears, Sr. Devoted mother of Angela (James) Schmid and Vernon D. Spears, Jr. Loving grandmother of Tyler (Emily), Dakota and Ian Schmid. Dear great-grandmother of Lyla Mae Schmid. Beloved daughter of the late General and Dora (nee Sharp) Jackson. Loving sister of Lois (James) Wright, Denny (Cathy) Jackson, Rita (Dennis) Brashear, Paul (Gina) Jackson, Sylvia (Darell) Buis, A. J. (Lisa) Jackson, Debbie (Rick) Bryant and the late Ralph (survived by Shirley) Jackson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Viola was a very loving wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Passed away April 3, 2017 at age 66. Visitation to be held at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, 45216, Saturday April 8, 2017 from 11 AM until time of funeral service at 1 PM.