1912
Mary
2012
Mary E (Downer) Spencer
March 4, 1912 — October 21, 2012
Mary Spencer passed away Sunday, October 21, at the age of 100. She was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1912 to Bert and Nina Downer. She was a woman who was blessed -- and blessed others -- with much love, compassion, and unfailing good humor. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lowell Spencer, the first mayor of Streetsboro. She is survived by a son, Richard (Joy) Spencer of Stow, daughter Jean Lefurgey (the late Robert) of Hudson, granddaughters Sharon (Frank) Fitch of Jackson, Janet (Shayn) Weideman of Ravenna, Cassie (William) Therrell of South Carolina, and seven great grandchildren, Erin and Courtney Fitch and Robert, Callie, Caroline, Charlotte and Duncan Therrell.
The family extends their deep gratitude to the staff of Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge, with special thanks to Mary’s long term caregiver and friend, Debbie Emery.
Visitation will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 State Route 43, followed by an 11 AM service at the church led by the Reverend Byron George. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 State Route 43, Streetsboro, Ohio 44241.
The family extends their deep gratitude to the staff of Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge, with special thanks to Mary’s long term caregiver and friend, Debbie Emery.
Visitation will begin at 10 AM on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 State Route 43, followed by an 11 AM service at the church led by the Reverend Byron George. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Streetsboro United Methodist Church, 8940 State Route 43, Streetsboro, Ohio 44241.
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