Iree Smith Speer

Iree Smith Speer, born January 4, 1913, died at the Speer family home in Abbeville County on Sunday, July 25, 2010. Mrs. Speer was born in Sycamore, Georgia and was the daughter of the late O.W. Smith, and Pearle Fountain Smith. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Speer was a lifelong educator and taught in the public schools of Clemson, S.C. and Auburn, Alabama. While living in Auburn, she was a member of the Auburn United Methodist Church. She received her undergraduate degree from the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville and completed graduate studies at the University of Georgia. She is survived by William and Kay Speer of Atlanta, Georgia and Robert and Ingrid Speer of Abbeville County, S.C. and granddaughters, Anastasia V. Speer and Alexandra I. Speer both of Charlotte, NC. A Private Burial was held. Memorials may be made to the Abbeville County Historical Society, PO Box 12, Abbeville, SC 29620. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the family.