Deborah Joyce Spann (Tripp)

Deborah Joyce Spann passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 after a 107 day battle against metastatic melanoma. She was the daughter of the late Caroline and John G Ognibene. She was a graduate of Franklin (TN) High School and attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Middle Tennessee State University. 

She is survived by her loving and devoted family, including her husband, Kenneth Spann, Sr.; daughter, Kristian (Levi) Epps; son, Kenneth (Faith) Spann, Jr.; seven grandchildren: Abigail Epps, Shelby Epps, Grayson Spann, Gracie Spann, Lucas Spann, Sam Epps, and John Spann; sister, Kathy (Wayne) Comer; brother, Jon Ognibene; aunts and uncles; Jerry and Carrie Miller, and Mike and Joyce Ungerman; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. 

 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Greenville Methodist Church located at 5892 Clarksville Pike, Joelton, TN. 

In leiu of flowers please make a donation to the American Cancer Society in her name. 

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