Mary N. Spencer
Age 84, of Holt, MI, passed away November 28, 2019. She was born December 26, 1934, in Chuckey, TN, to the late B. Clay and Mildred Speer. Mary was a longtime active member of South Lansing Christian Church. She enjoyed leading Bible studies at Great Lakes Christian Homes and playing games, especially card games “Who’s under the Chicken?” Mary was a graduate of Milligan College and obtained master’s degree in Education. She retired from teaching both elementary education and music in both Illinois and Michigan.
Surviving are: her husband of 62 years, Ned; her 4 sons, Clay (Lee), Edwin (Teresa), Andrew (Julie), and Todd (Pam); 9 grandchildren, Susannah, Corrie, Kristin, Brandon, Jenna, Renee, Dustin, Mallory and Eric; 10 great-grandchildren, Hope, Owen, Keaton, Brooks, Gretta, Anderson, Lincoln, Josh, Jenna, Jamie, and a great-granddaughter on the way; sister, Thelma (Bill) Yoder; and 3 nephews and 1 niece, Jimmy, Mark, Paul, and Michelle, along with their families.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, with the Rev. Frank Weller and the Rev. George Stehle officiating. Interment will take place in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Dimondale. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mary, may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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Judy (White) Hayes
November 29, 2019 at 11:00 pmI am saddened to learn about the death of Mary Nell. She and are 1st cousins. Our mothers were sisters. I grew up in Greene County, Tennessee, but married and moved to Ohio 50+ years ago. We visited with Mary Nell and Ned a few years ago as they passed through our area. I remember her kindness and musical talents. She was a devoted Christian and lived her faith; and I looked up to her as a role model while growing up. Her family has my sympathy; I know she will be missed.
Lisa Porter
November 30, 2019 at 12:14 pmAndy and Julie, Michael and I send our love and support to the two of you and the family. Please know that if there is anything we can do to lighten your load, we are available.
Julie
December 3, 2019 at 8:29 pmThank you to both for your support and encouragement! Her service was well attended by family and friends and many tears have been shed over the last few weeks. We are going to miss her but are at peace because she’s in the presence of Jesus!
Ken & Jane Vitaniemi
November 30, 2019 at 12:57 pmKen & I are so sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very sweet lady. Our love & prayers are with you all.
Julie
December 3, 2019 at 8:36 pmThanks so much for your kind words and prayers. She sure was a special lady and loved by us all!
Elizabeth (White) McAmis
November 30, 2019 at 7:41 pmMy sympathy goes out to your family. Mary Nell was my first cousin. Her mother and my mother were sisters. She was named after my mother, Nell. We grew up together in East Tennessee. She will be remembered and missed.
Ralph Watts
November 30, 2019 at 8:26 pmSo sorry to hear about the loss of your dear mother.
We will be keeping your family in our prayers.
Love Nancy and Ralph.
Julie
December 3, 2019 at 8:36 pmThanks so much for your kind words and prayers. She sure was a special lady and loved by us all!
Gregg and Laura McGuire
November 30, 2019 at 8:26 pmAndy and Julie!
So sorry for Mary’s passing. We are praying for you and the family!
Julie
December 3, 2019 at 8:38 pmThank you for the prayers. She will be greatly missed by so many.
Julie
December 3, 2019 at 8:39 pmThank you for the prayers. She will be greatly missed by so many.
Randy & Toni Tebbing
November 30, 2019 at 11:00 pmAndy, Julie & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Mary. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Don and Jean Dye
December 1, 2019 at 7:57 amAndy, Julie and family,
Jean and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your dear mother. Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Don and Jean Dye
Barb (Getchel) Willoughby
December 1, 2019 at 5:40 pmI’m so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was such a pleasant, talented, and helpful person and I was blessed to know her. My condolences to Ed, Todd, Andy, Clay and their families.
Judy Lewis
December 1, 2019 at 9:54 pmSending sympathy to all of Mary’s family. It has been many years since I saw any of you except Ned and Mary when I was visiting with Joy. We sure had a lot of good times in our Sunday School class. I remember the progressive dinners and that time we did a dinner for the young people where they had a menu that really didn’t tell them what they were ordering. Love and prayers to you all. Judy (Baade) Lewis
Larry C Day
December 2, 2019 at 10:12 amSo sorry to hear of Aunt Mary’s passing. She will be missed by our entire family. Rest in peace. God bless Mary.
Chaplain Dan Johnson
December 6, 2019 at 1:26 pmMy condolences to you all at Mary’s passing. I had just re-connected with Mary and Ned after moving to Great Lakes Christian Homes recently. What wonderful people! God bless you.