Lee Ann Casey

Lee Ann Casey nee Spivey, age 74, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at home with her family in St. Louis, MO. Lee Ann was born October 14, 1948, in Salina, KS to Leland Spivey and Ann Nebelsick. Lee Ann grew up in Kansas, spending time on her grandparents’ farm, and in Wichita, where she graduated from Southeast High School, Wichita in 1966. On the farm she fondly remembered her tomboy life with her cousins and how much she loved all the animals, even kissing the chickens goodbye before their time was about to end. In high school she loved literature, singing in the choir, playing folk music on her guitar, and studying Latin. She attended Kansas University, joined Alpha Chi Omega sorority, and graduated with a BA in English in 1970. Lee Ann married her college sweetheart, Jaime Borda Campero in Lawrence, KS that same year. They returned to his hometown of Tarija, Bolivia and had a daughter, Lilian. When she returned from Bolivia a short time later, she studied computer programming. She took some time off to focus just on family, and later worked for Safelite Autoglass, Cyborg Systems, and went on to become payroll manager for the city of Wichita, where she enjoyed serving for just over 20 years. She married Charles G. Casey, the love of her life, in December 1974 and they were married until his death 38 years later. Together they enjoyed traveling, listening to music, entertaining, and caring for countless rescued dogs. Lee Ann was a devoted mother, always patient and caring at home, also serving in the PTA and as a Girl Scout Leader. Lee Ann’s grandparenting was characterized by generosity, humor and love. Her smile and sweet disposition blessed everyone around her until her last breath. She is preceded in death by husband, Charles G. Casey, II, mother Ann Nebelsick (McBride), father Leland Spivey, stepfather Kenneth Nebelsick, and brother Mike Spivey. She is survived by daughter Lilian Werner (Brad) of St. Louis, MO; stepson Charles G. Casey III (Barbara) of Pine, AZ; stepmother Ruth Spivey of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren Ashley Casey of Pine, AZ, Inna Schwade (Ryan) Ivan and Anya; great-grandchildren Anastasia and Annabella, all of St. Louis, MO; stepbrother Dennis Spaniol (Barbara) of Verdi, Nevada; stepbrother Rick Spaniol (Kim), sister-in-law Mona, of Oklahoma City. A memorial service will be held by the family on Friday, December 30 at 12pm at the Chapel at Eastminster Presbyterian Church 1958 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67206. A luncheon will follow. A livestream of the service can be found on Archway Memorial Chapel St. Louis Facebook Page. www.archwaychapel.com Memorial Donations may be made to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita KS 67219. To make a gift by phone, please call Michelle Wickham at (316) 220-8704.

Lee Ann Casey

October 14, 1948 - December 22, 2022