Rose Ann Spann, a woman strong in her Christian faith, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at her home in Azle April 7, 2026, with family by her side.

A Celebration of Life will be held. Please reach out to family and friends for location, time and date. Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be made to Sokol Hall, Fort Worth, Texas.

Rose Ann was born April 29, 1942, in Fort Worth to Stanley and Rose Elizabeth Krenek. She was the youngest of three children. She graduated from North Side High School in 1960.

While working as a carhop, she met her future husband, Leslie James “Jimmy” Spann. They were married in 1961. Shortly after their marriage, Jimmy joined the United States Coast Guard and they were stationed in New Orleans, Louisiana. During this time, Rose Ann devoted herself to her home and family, welcoming their first child, Mike, on their first wedding anniversary.

After four years in the Coast Guard, the family settled in Azle. Rose Ann discovered a passion for floral design, which began as a hobby and grew into working as a designer with a local florist for many years. Later Rose Ann built a career as a real estate agent for 20 years and became a well-known member of the Azle community. Rose Ann had a deep love for her home and took great pride in her yard, keeping it meticulously maintained, often striving for the look of a botanical garden. She and her husband cherished time spent at Lake Texoma, where they enjoyed camping, fishing and gathering with family and friends.

She was proud of her Czechoslovakian heritage and was actively involved with the Fort Worth SOKOL, where she participated in and traveled to gymnastic and fitness festivals.

Above all, her greatest joy was her family.

She loved hosting gatherings, cooking for loved ones, and filling her home with laughter. Rose Ann will be remembered as a strong, hardworking, generous, resilient and fun-loving woman. She had a wonderful sense of humor, was known for her playful practical jokes, and would do anything to make others laugh, even at her own expense. Nothing brought her more pride than her family and their accomplishments.

We are truly blessed to have been part of her journey.

Rose Ann was preceded in death by her parents; sister Linda Thom; brother Stanley Krenek Jr.; and nephew, Kenneth Thom.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Leslie James “Jimmy” Spann; son, Mike Spann and wife Kyura Spann; daughter, Debbie Bunero and husband Joe Bunero; grandchildren, Casey Spann, Heidi Spann, Reena Spann, Joey Bunero, Sean Bunero and Paige Bunero; nephew Phillip Thom and wife Carla; niece Lynn, who she called “her sidekick;” sister-in-law Betty Ann Krenek; niece Stace’ and husband Chris Covington; nephew SK and wife Lisa Krenek; lifelong friend Betty Ann Wheeler; and other dear friends, Czech friends, the Ladies Circle, Friendship Club and the Northside High Girls.