Spencer Billie E. Spencer, age 87, joined her true love, best friend, and husband of 68 years, George, on January 23, 2015. Preceded in death by her parents William and Helen (Killian) Eisele, sister Betty Ernestine (Eisele) Miller, and two infant sons. She is survived by daughters, Jackie and Lynne; son, Greg and daughter-in-law, Sandy; grandsons, Eric and Bryan; and several nieces. Born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 15, 1927, Billie graduated from Bexley High School in 1945. She married her high school sweetheart, George, on June 23, 1946. Together they began their life in professional baseball that spanned 21 years. As a team, Billie and George raised their family while George's career took them across the country, but always returned to their hometown, Columbus. Billie's love of baseball began with her father taking her to Red Bird Stadium in Columbus at the age of 5 where she became a charter member of the "Hole-in-the-Wall Gang". She was an expert at arguing baseball strategy, or any sport for that matter, with George and did so regularly. Billie's love of sports was evident in her memory of names, places, dates and statistics she knew them all! Billie loved American history and thoroughly enjoyed visiting historic sites that brought history alive for her. She thrived on discussing stories about local history with friends, especially her dear friend, Gloria Woods Gerhold. Books were very important in her life as she was a lifelong, voracious reader. Sunday dinners were always special with Billie in the kitchen. She loved to cook for her family and share recipes with her daughters and daughter-in-law. Family was all important to Billie and she was truly the keeper of their castle. She was extremely proud of her children and grandsons, Eric and Bryan. In her later years, Billie, along with George, enjoyed visiting with their wonderful neighbors and felt fortunate to live in such a caring community. She will be missed by her family and her many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Billie's memory to the Nationwide Children's Hospital, 700 Children's Dr., Columbus, Ohio, 43205 or the Bexley Education Foundation, 348 S. Cassingham Rd., Bexley, Ohio. A service to celebrate Billie's life will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015, at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens' Chapel, 5600 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. with the service beginning at 2 p.m. Private interment will be at a later date.
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Mom, it's been nine years since you left us and I miss you more each passing day. You would envelope your great grandson, Nathan, in a blanket of love. You and Dad rest peace together forever...
Greg
January 18, 2024
I woke up this morning thinking about Billie and George. I think I can safely state that they were without a doubt my favorite couple outside of my own folks, Al & Linda Funk and were a big part of my family my entire life. There were no better story tellers on the planet than Billie and George. As I grew older, if I knew they´d be coming over to my folks house, it was sure to be a great time. They were an extension of my own family and I was honored and blessed by they´re friendship with my folks. I have two great memories to share. When I was five years old, Billie brought me the most beautiful cake I´d ever seen with an even more beautiful ceramic ballerina in the center of the cake. Magical. It was the most beautiful thing I´d seen in my five years, giggling. Later in my life after my beloved mother had passed away, George asked me to meet him for dinner to share his concerns about a big decision I had made. He expressed his opinion and offered me sage advice. That evening remains, a priceless and treasured memory. Had I taken your dads advice, I would have been spared a lot of heartache, and he never once said, I told you so. Both of them were pure class.
To Gregg, Jackie and Lynn, I think of your folks often and realize if I miss your folks as much as I do, I can´t even fathom how much you must miss them. When they spoke of each of you, it was done with infinite love and pride. Sending you each lots of Love, Linda (Lynnie Funk) Allison
Linda (Funk) Allison
Friend
July 6, 2023
Mom and Dad you are forever in my mind... I love you both.
Greg Spencer
Family
January 18, 2023
Think of George and Billie often.
Great neighbors and friends....
Scott D. Aleshire
Friend
January 18, 2022
I think of Mom and Dad everyday, They are forever helping to guide me through my life. I love you both... you are always with me.
Greg Spencer
Family
January 18, 2022
Think of you and George often.
Love and miss you both,
Scott
Scott D Aleshire
Friend
January 18, 2022
I think of Billie and George often.. especially during Buckeye football season. They were great neighbors and always made me feel like family whenever I would go down to visit. God bless the Spencer family.
Scott D. Aleshire
Scott Aleshire
January 18, 2020
Greg, Lynn, Jackie and the Spencer family,
I am so sorry you are all going through this. I lost my parents in January of 2004, 22 days apart so I know what you are going through. Lean on each other for strength...it works.
Billie, you and George reminded me so much of my parents. Thank you for making me feel at home when I would pop in...and thank you for filling the gap.
Scott
Scott Aleshire
January 31, 2015
To the family
Your mother was a special lady my condolences to all of you
Michael Gurevitz
Michael Gurevitz
January 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbi Lefever
January 27, 2015
you have our deepest sympathies and will keep your parents and family in our prayers. I was fortunate to have met two great people.
Jim and Loreen Turk
jim turk
January 27, 2015
I interviewed Mr. Spencer over the phone a year or two ago about his baseball career, and Mrs. Spencer was a big help, and very kind, too. I am grateful to her for being so friendly and warm.
Richard Panchyk
January 26, 2015
Dear Spencer Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Billie. May knowing that Billie & George are together again bring you peace. It meant so much to me when Greg brought her to the funeral home when Mike passed away. I have a note on my desk to "Call Billie" but let that be a lesson in life...I waited too long. Unfortunately I will be in Florida and will miss her services but they both will remain in my heart.
Judy Rogers
January 25, 2015
Billie was truly an incredibly woman. I remember growing up, listening to her talk about all she had experienced so far in life. Billie and George have always been apart of my family for as long as I can remember and I will miss her greatly.
Jo Ellen Rogers
January 25, 2015
I don't know words to express my feelings for Billie to Quote Thomas Jefferson "But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine.
January 25, 2015
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