Hattie M Harper-Spagnolo

HATTIE M. HARPER-SPAGNOLO, age 92

Beloved wife of the late Norman D. Spagnolo. Loving mother of Ronnie, Michael (Donna, deceased), Valeria and Brenda Wainwright and Dennis Spagnolo. Cherished grandmother of ten, great grandmother of 28 and great great grandmother of four. Devoted daughter of George Harper and Maggie Lee Drake (both deceased). Beloved sister of Lue Alice Price, Mary Dowell (deceased), Gloria Barnes (deceased) and James Williams (Annie). Aunt of many nieces and nephews.

We bid farewell to a woman whose life was a tapestry woven with threads of love, resilience and boundless compassion.  Born on august 16, 1931 in Tipton County, Tennessee just outside of Memphis, TN.  She attended Tennessee State University, known as Tennessee A&I for one year and ran on the Tiger's women's freshman track team.

Several years later she made her way to Cleveland, OH and worked as a secretary in downtown Cleveland and later became a certified home Health Care Aide.  She embraced the roles of mother. As a grandmother, she was the family matriarch who painted the canvas of our family with vibrant hues of joy.  Her home was a haven filled with the aroma of delicious meals and echoes of laughter.

Hattie was a storyteller, recounting tales of times gone by, imparting wisdom that transcended generations.  As a mother, she navigated the intricate dance of parenthood along with Norman Spagnolo that had a blend of strength, tenderness and discipline.  Her sacrifices were the silent threads that stitched the fabric of the family's upbringing.

Hattie  was a pillar of support, offering comfort during life' storms and celebrating triumphs, no matter how small.  Through the years, she embraced life's challenges with a quiet determination, leaving an incredible mark on all who knew her.  Her legacy lives on in the values she passed down and the unconditional love she so generously gave.  In her departure, we mourn the physical absence of a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother but we celebrate a life well-lived...A life that continues to resonate in the cherished memories we hold dear.  May Hattie find eternal peace, surrounded by the love she so freely shared.

Interment Lake View Cemetery. Prayers of Christian Burial 11 am Thursday at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD RD, LYNDHURST (E OF RICHMOND RD), where friends may call for 10 am until time of service.