Sara Paulette Speck, 77

 May 25, 1946 – November 1, 2023

Ecru- Sara Paulette Speck, known to her friends and family as Polly, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born May 25, 1946 to Homer and Omie Lessel Dye in New Albany, MS. She attended Blue Mountain College and received her B.S. in Elementary Education from Mississippi College. She married Dr. James Speck on August 20, 1965 at Blue Springs Baptist Church. Together they raised four beautiful children, Jeannie, Anna, Jodie, and Wilson. Her love and dedication for her family was immeasurable. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Polly was a member of Ecru Baptist Church and lived her life as a testament to her faith in Jesus Christ. In addition to her dedicated role as a mother, Polly assisted her husband, Dr. James Speck in managing Ecru Medical Clinic for many years. She was a spouse who supported him in his work to provide care for his community and even rode along with him to make house calls in the early days of his practice. She was a talented artist who loved crafts and music.
She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. James Speck, three daughters, Jeannie Thompson, Anna Guntharp (Keith), Jodie Parham (Joe), one son, Wilson Speck (Emily), her grandchildren Matthew Guntharp (Lindsay), Dr. Adam Guntharp, Benton Thompson, Sara Lyons (Dustin), Blake Guntharp, Emily Hendrickson (Matt), Nolan Guntharp, Lily Parham, Caroline Speck, Allyson Speck, Charlie Parham, and Will Speck, her great-grandchildren, Elouise Thompson, Cara Lyons, Parker Guntharp, and Kit Hendrickson.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
The family will have a private service to honor the life of Mrs. Speck at United Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Mike Weeden, Ken Weeden, Keith Guntharp, Nolan Guntharp, Joe Parham, and Charlie Parham. Honorary pallbearers are Matthew Guntharp, Adam Guntharp, Benton Thompson, Dustin Lyons, Blake Guntharp and Matt Hendrickson.
For online condolences please visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com . United is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements.
To honor Mrs. Speck’s life and legacy, please consider making a donation to or participating in Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, as National Collection Week is November 13-20th. www.samaritanspurse.org

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