Marjorie Lee Spencer

Marjorie Lee Spencer 62, passed away on the morning of Monday, April 25, 2011, in Tucson, AZ. She was born on October 8, 1948 in Tucson to William and Hazel Smith. She attended the University of Arizona, graduating in 1970 with a BA in Education, then in 1972 with an MA. Upon graduation, she began teaching secondary education in Naco, AZ and soon met her husband John I. Spencer in Bisbee, AZ. They married on June 22, 1973. While living in Tucson, Marjorie gave birth to two sons, Todd and Kevin Spencer. After raising her sons, she continued her teaching endeavors with the Amphitheater School District. She is survived by husband, John Spencer; sons, Todd (Jessie) and Kevin (Valerie Saiz) Spencer; sister, Nancy Chaney (Jim Hermann); brother, Craig (Gina) Smith; brothers-in-law, Jim (Raquel) and Doug (Wendy) Spencer; nieces and nephews, Erika and David Chaney, Steve and Thorne Spencer, Danielle Jenkins, Brandt, Ethan, Michael and Zane Smith; granddaughters, Reese and Sarah Spencer. Marjorie will always be remembered as a generous wife, a beloved mother, an educator and a gracious friend and family member. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Ave. in Tucson, AZ from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.