Obituary - Mary Jane Spalding

Mary Jane Spalding, of Lebanon, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 7 at Nazareth Home Highlands in Louisville. She was born May 19, 1926 in Louisville to George and Mayme Knadler who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her siblings, brothers Stuart, John, and George Knadler, and a sister, Lillian Kammer.  Mary Jane married Maurice D. Spalding and moved to Lebanon where they lived and raised their family. Maurice passed away in 2016. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Melissa Farmer Spalding.

Mary Jane was a devoted mother to her nine children who loved her dearly. She is survived by Mary Stuart (David) Haydon, Jane (Doug) Corbett, Maurice Doody Spalding, Jr., Cile (David) Kendrick, Martha Spalding, Sally (Ross), Kushner, Susan Spalding, Robert Spalding, and Joe Spading. She had 13 special grandchildren: Matt Spalding, Sarah Kendrick, Stuart, Joseph, and Charley Haydon, Emily, Abby, and Mark Corbett, Max and Claire Kushner, Loren and Blake Spalding, and Connor Spalding. Seven adorable great grandchildren also survive: Sawyer Corbett, Wesley, Rosalyn, and Ella Corbett, Mary Claire and Jack Haydon, and Madison Spalding.

Pallbearers will be her beloved grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9. Prayers will be at 6:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church. A private burial will be scheduled at the St. Augustine Church cemetery at a later date. Bosley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the Marion County Public Library, 201 East Main Street, Lebanon, KY 40033.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral home is restricted to 33% capacity. Visitors paying their respects will be asked to wait during busy period until others leave before entering the funeral home. We encourage the public to wear facemasks, hand washing and practice social distancing.