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Sue SPENCER Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - The Rev. Sue Spencer, 68, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Jan. 8, 2010, at Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Sue was an ordained minister with the Chapel of Life in Newport News. Prior to becoming a minister, she was associated with Gloucester Social Services, a Shock Trauma Tech with the Gloucester Volunteer Rescue Squad, a receptionist at Riverside Walter Reed Hospital and also a Certified Nurse's Aide. Her life mission was to care for others and caring for her family. Her spirit of strength and determination will be an inspiration to all of us for the rest of our lives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, "Tracy" Wallace H. Spencer Jr.; parents, Burl and Gertie Michaels; and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Spencer.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Tracy L. Spencer of Hayes, Terri Henderson and her husband, Steven of Kilmarnock, Timmy Spencer and his wife, Gail of Saluda; and her great companion and guide dog, General Sherman. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Donald W. Knerr and his wife, Madeline of Spotsylvania, Amber Knerr and her companion, Tiffany Galanos of Hayes, and Lindsay Spencer of Gautier, Miss. She will also be missed by her great-grandchildren, Thomas Blaike Murphy and Tyler Jacob Knerr of Spotsylvania; and sisters Laura, Marian and Pam.
Memorial services officiated by the Rev. Daniel O. Worthington will be held 3 p.m. Monday at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 to 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations in memory of Sue may be sent to Peninsula SPCA, 523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Jan. 9 to Jan. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Sue SPENCER

Sponsored by Her Daughter, Terri Henderson.

35 Entries

Reverend Cherylynn

January 11, 2021

Sue was and is an inspiration to me. I miss her every day. She taught me a lot about myself and life. Mostly she taught me to stand in my strength and not in fear. Yours in Christ.

February 8, 2018

Still missing you mommy. My father-in-law passed on the 4th so he's now up there with you. Hope your having the time of your life.

Love
Your Daughter

Wanda

September 6, 2015

Think about you a lot Sue. Miss you as much today as when you left us. Erik is getting big now, 3rd Grade. I still talk to you, even though it is a different way. There are times, I feel like turning into your parking lot. Then I remember...

September 4, 2015

Happy Birthday mom. I miss you so much. I have been thinking of you often. Been having a lot of medical problems and hoping you and dad are watching over me cause I'm going to be here in earth until my nineties.

Cherylynn Hancock

July 31, 2014

I miss you Lady Bug. I sometimes hear your laugh on the breeze. Blessings

Donald Knerr

July 28, 2014

Hey Granny, Miss you bunches!!! We now live in California. Hailey, Tyler and Thomas are getting so big. Hailey is now in preschool and Tyler is starting the 1st grade. Thomas will be in 4th grade this year. They still talk about Sherman and how fun he was. I hope everyone is treating you well...I miss you so much :(. Im doing ok I guess not as good as I would like but we manage. Why does life have to be this way. Love you

December 25, 2012

Another Christmas another day without you...Miss you so much....Merry Christmas to you in Heaven

September 4, 2012

Happy Birthday Mom....I love and miss you....

Wanda

January 10, 2012

I pause, reflect on your passing & our friendship, looking over to your place as I pass by just to see how things are. Still think about reaching for the phone, then, remember, I no longer use it to talk with you. Erik continues talking about his friend, Ms. Sue. You warned of a situation 3 yrs. ago & I felt your protection & guidance thru it last month. Thank you, thank you. I know you are in a much better place, pain-free & happy, but we do still miss you so. Love...

January 8, 2012

Its been two years since you left. My heart still aches in sadness and secret tears still flow.What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. Rest in peace my mom. 1/8/10

Cherylynn

December 25, 2011

I think about you often. I know you are enjoying your pain free and dis-ease free body in spirit. I don't think people really knew how much you truly suffered those last years because you hid it so well. I hope every day is a celebration and that you are right in the middle of it. Love and Miss you. Blessings.

December 23, 2011

Missing you....Mostly everyone will be here this weekend to celebrate the holiday....so so miss you....I know your doing well.....LOVE YOU

Wanda Voyles

September 15, 2011

I want to thank you for letting me know you heard me this past week. I was upset, needed direction & guidance. As you know, I just sat quietly that night & talked to you, asking for help. I then got up & did a load of Erik's clothes for school. The next morning, I found the poem you wrote for my birthday laying in the middle of the floor of my office. There was no way it was there the night before as I would have stepped on it going to the laundry room & no way it could have fallen down there. I just bent over to pick up this paper on the floor not knowing what it was. How grateful & excited I was to find it was your poem. Thank you Sue. I needed to feel that I was not alone in this. You would be so amazed at how smart Erik is. He loves going to Kindergarten & is doing really well. From where we started with him to where he is now, is truly a blessing. Without your guidance, I don't think I could have done all of this. I cherish the friendship I found with you. Love, Wanda

September 13, 2011

Mom I think of you often. Its the little things I do or say or something I see that reminds me of you. You would like our new home. Your grand children are growing up so fast. I love you mom.

February 27, 2011

Think of you often in each and everything I do.

Wanda Voyles

January 12, 2011

I stopped and took the time to honor your life and passing this week. Sue, as you know, I drive by your apartment complex many times a week. I still find myself looking over to see if you are home and might need something. Then I remember... Sue, how I miss you. Whenever I needed a break from this world or just a fresh idea, you were always there. You taught me how to open doors that I didn't even know existed. Oh wise one, how I wish I would have had more time with you, met you earlier in my life. If greatness is defined in memories, you are one of the greatest. Erik & I still talk about you as if we were just with you yesterday. Teacher/friend, I realize I am being truly selfish when I say I wish you were still here, as you are in a much, much better place, but wow, a year later and I still miss you so much. What a legacy. Love, Wanda

January 7, 2011

Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of your death. God saw you getting weaker and did what He thought was best. He heard me calling on Him, as I held you gasping for breath.God had mercy on us, looked down and called your name, He said, Sue, I know you are tired, come home, come to rest. My heart will eternally be broken. My life will never be the same. God took you in his arms and ended your pain but changed my life forever. I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, now all I have is your memories and your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part, God has you in his keeping and I have you in my heart.

Rest in peace my beloved mother until we meet again. (9/4/41-1/8/10) Your loving daughter

November 17, 2010

Sue, I am glad that Terri kept this up. I continue to miss you every day. Incredible, I never realized how much you were a part of my life. Erik is getting bigger. We talk about you and Sherman alot. You made such an impact on us. Sometimes late at night, when the fire is going and the house is finally quiet, I still talk with you. I wonder if you hear me. Miss you so much. Love, Wanda

May 24, 2010

needing love and light sent our way for all the grandkids and family members and lots of good hitting lottery numbers so we can finish paying for your services mom....missing you more and more as each day goes by....love you now and forever....You have a beautiful great granddaughter.....

Donald Knerr

March 24, 2010

Hello granny. Hailey will be born soon and I know it hurts that you didn't get to meet her but I will always tell her about you. Like Amber said I still wait for your call asking me if im ok or asking me about the latest rumor. Ill be getting out of the Marine Corps and go on to college to be an Auto Mechanic and I hope that you will be looking down on me and our family helping us on our way to a better and brighter future. I love you and miss you.

Amber Knerr

February 24, 2010

Well, leave it to me. Last grandchild to write. I guess I felt as if I didn't need to write since I talk to you all the time.
I miss you more than I could have ever imagined and I think of you everyday. Not a day goes by that something or someone in my travels doesn't make me think of you. In my car a song comes on and it's only after I feel a tear touch my lip that I realize I'm even crying. I still look at my phone in anticipation for your call. That overprotective grandmother that you always were and continue to be. We had our ups and down, more ups but we are one in the same bound to bump heads. Such a beautiful person inside and out never afraid to speak her mind. I have my good and bad days. I use the wrong tense when speaking of you and probably always will. I feel like you are still her cause I know you are sitting next to me while I type this. I see your face everyday on my shelf as well as in strangers walking by. Your necklace stays in my car, you always told me to surround my car with white light and angels. I wear it on days that aren't so good and I need you alittle closer. I find your crystals in odd places where I didn't put them and I know that's just you being you. I'm fully aware that I have yet to grieve and that becomes more obvious everyday. To be put short and sweet, I love you and I miss you but I know I'll see you again one day.
You are free Granny.
All the love in this universe,
Your Grandaughter Amber Norene

Cherylynn

February 3, 2010

Message to Sue: We had snow this week. Its the first big snow in a while. I was about to pick up the phone when I realized you didn't need checking up on. You didn't need anyone to run to the store for you or to take Sherman outside for a walk. There were no jokes about making snow Angels, burying Sherman in the snow or bringing you a snowball as a gift and saying "don't say I never gave you anything". I know you rang the bell at work a few days ago, did you hear me say "Hi Sue"? I miss you and am still trying to let it sink in that your watching from above now in your new healthy body. I am sure you are enjoying seeing your beautiful companion Sherman clearly for the first time. Hugs and kisses.

Terri Henderson

January 22, 2010

Mom, I miss you every day, not a day goes by that your not in my thoughts. There are times I call your phone and its no longer in service, but I know you see me calling you. Thanks for turning on my radio. I love you and you will always be in my heart. Till I see you again. Your loving daughter Terri. P.S. I know your standing over me reading this..

Donald Knerr

January 13, 2010

My family and I will always have you close in our hearts. Thomas misses you and so does Tyler. Your funeral was very nice and there were alot of people there to see you. Don't worry there was a Marine there to help you to heaven. yes he did cry but its ok he just needed to say goodbye. Love you lots

Lindsay Spencer

January 11, 2010

GRANNY

YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY UP THERE..I LOVE YOU
YOUR GRANDAUGHTER
LINDSAY MARIE

SHERRI JENKINS

January 11, 2010

I WANT TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO EVERYONE IN THE FAMILEY.I REALY LOVED SUE AND THE TIME WE GOT TO SPEND ON THIS EARTH TOGETHER.INSOUL AND NOW IN SPIRIT YOU ARE A SHINEING STAR.I LOVE AND MISS YOU.YOU ARE FOREVER IN MY HART.

Julene Fisher

January 11, 2010

Condolences to all who will miss Sue. She was an essential key in my spiritual development and a blessing on this earth. We'll miss you, Sue. Lead on!

January 11, 2010

i love you amber, and i'm here to support you and your family.
always, tiff elf galans

Judy Turner Carlton

January 10, 2010

My heart goes out to all of you, may she now be at peace. I have many fond memories of the times I spent with you in Gloucester and the advice she gave me as a teenager. She was a special lady, no doubt.

Loretta Tyler

January 10, 2010

Dear Tracy and Terri, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I was shocked when I read the obituary on-line. Remember joy comes in the morning and god will take care of you and your family. If you need anything please do not hestitate to call on me or me or my family. Loretta Booth Tyler class of 79 and girls.

Wanda Voyles

January 10, 2010

Sue, I missed you yesterday, today and all of my tomorrows.

I feel honored to have known you and blessed to have had you as my friend and teacher. There will always be a hole in my life where you stood. General Sherman was an added blessing.

Godspeed, good friend.

Chris McMahon

January 9, 2010

I feel very blessed to have had a friend in Sue Spencer. I met her through my brother, her computer man. I think she made friends with all who came in touch with her. I am sorry that I did not get to meet her. I was planning on making a trip to Virginia in early August and she was the first on my list to see. I know that she is now is a better place and I will continue to think fondly of her and keep her in my prayers.

Peggy & Chet Macredie

January 9, 2010

We really feel that the spirit of Rev. Sue Spencer was placed on this earth to teach and challenge us all. She was able to touch and teach many souls, and the memory of her will last in many hearts. Fly free, Sue

Cherylynn Hancock

January 9, 2010

Sue taught me great deal. She talked about her Children,Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren often. She said how proud she was of them to anyone who would listen. A straight forward "Shoot from the hip" kind of woman that melted when in the presence of her precious General Sherman. She was a fighter and I am sure, argued every step of the way until she got what she wanted. She has a place in my heart always and will be sorely missed and thought of often. (NOTE TO SUE: You go girl!!!)

Mark Duncan

January 9, 2010

Reverend Sue Spencer is a trusted soul and will be dearly missed as well as seeing her trusted friend Sherman. Sue has taught us so much and added to the success of the Chapel of Life. Prayers and healing go out to her family and friends in this time of need. I am sure in the future that Sherman will meet up with her and he will continue to keep her company. Sue is most greatly loved and our prayers will be with her always.

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