Obituary – Joyce Spencer – Whittington

Joyce Lynn Spencer, 76, of Whittington, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2013 at her home.

She was born in Whittington on Sept. 25, 1936 to Raymond and Vaneta (Winemiller) House.

She married James Spencer on Nov. 27, 1952.  They were married for 60 years.

Mrs. Spencer was a former hairdresser and worked at H & R Block before retiring.

She is survived by her husband, James Spencer, of Whittington, three daughters, Brenda (David) Garvin, Carla (Bennie) Allsopp and Penny (Dale) Brookins, all of Whittington and two sisters, JoAnn Johnston, of Mt. Vernon and Jane Spencer, of Whittington.

Also surviving are five grandchildren, Adam (Shelly) Allsopp and Mathew Allsopp, both of Whittington, Ryan (Dawn) Garvin, of Benton, Kentucky, Mallory (Alex) Gibbs, of Benton, and Chelsea Brookins, of Whittington.  Additional survivors include four great-grandchildren, Presley, Holden and Keira Allsopp and Kinlee Garvin.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at Shiloh Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Minor officiating.  There will be no visitation, those attending are requested to meet at the cemetery.

Morton & Johnston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

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