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Frances Spencer Obituary
She was born Dec. 21, 1926 in Nanticoke, a daughter of the late Peter and Veronica Wilowsky Lisowski. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Mocanaqua. Veronica was a graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing.
She loved the Golden Gate Bridge, Paul Harvey, her dogs and birds, lady bugs, Jones pancakes, coffee, hot fudge sundaes, coconuts, and blueberries. She also enjoyed the Bloomsburg Fair, Knoebels Grove, Mickey Mouse shows, clowns, game shows, the 700 Club, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, history, knowledge, stripes and polka dots, trees, and most of all, she loved God and her kids.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bernard Lisowski.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edgar Robert Spencer; daughters, Christine Frances Spencer, North Carolina, Justin Judith and her husband, Sinagar, Connecticut, Pamela Catherine Spencer, Berwick; sons, Edgar Jr., Shickshinny, James Peter and his wife, Patricia, North Carolina, Paul Nicholas and his wife, Stacey, Berwick, Gary Frances and his wife, Laurie, Berwick; grandchildren, Edgar III., Kristen, Dink, Jimmy, Katrina, Jerry, Paul Jr., Katie and Terra; great-grandchildren, Sierra, Brayden, Samantha Breauna; sisters, Carla Manik, Old Forge, Barbara Freeman, Beach Haven.
Private memorial services will be held today at 3 p.m. from the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home, Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, PA, with the Rev. C. Glenn Neely officiating.
There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA, Fox Hill Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18704.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Frances Spencer
JOHN KERSHAW
August 10, 2008
JIM AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM.
JOHN & DONNA KERSHAW
Sandra & Newton Hattie
August 8, 2008
Jimmie-
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you in the loss of your dear Mom,may
your family memories be a comfort to you and your family.
Newton & Sandra Hattie
Nascar & Spenser Fans
Howie and Carol Larson
August 7, 2008
To the entire Spencer family-Our Deepest Sympathy. Fran was a wonderful person. I remember all of the good times from the Modified days. Your great family bond and memories will help all of you in this trying time.
Kristy Cloutier
August 6, 2008
Chris and the entire Spencer family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God watch over you and see you through this.
Diane Bodine
August 5, 2008
My dear Jimmy, Pat, Chrissy, Little jimmy, Katrina, Kristin and all your loved ones, Your Mom was a wonderful woman whom I'll never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. If I can ever do anything for any of you please don't ever hesitate to ask. I've known you all for so long I feel a loss also. She was always there at the track which was such a great thing for all of you, it kept you all so close and nothing can ever change that. My Love to you all. Diane
Nate & Carol Dippre
August 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Spencer family on the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing the joy she brought to everyone, and that she is at peace and in the arms of the angels.
Alice Owens
August 5, 2008
Chris, Jimmy, Pat, and the entire Spencer family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I know too well, how difficult the loss of parent can be. If I can be of any assistance to any of you, please do not hesitate to call on me. I met your mother a few times at the track and of course in Vegas. She was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Sandra Atkinson
August 5, 2008
Chris, Jimmy and the entire Spencer family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I never had the chance to meet her, but hear so much about her from everyone in racing over the years when I lived in Virginia and even after moving to North Carolina to be closer to my daughter, Lorrie. God be with each of you during this difficult time. If I can do anything, please let me know.
Glenn & Bonnie Canfield
August 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Spencer family at this very sad time. We think of you often and remember the great racing and fun parties. A wonderful family that we shared some very special times with at Shangri-La.
God Bless, The Canfields,
Glenn, Bonnie, Duane & Daryl.
Lynne and Woody Neese
August 5, 2008
The entire Spencer family is in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Matt Christopher
August 5, 2008
i'm very sorry for your loss.
Tennille Campbell
August 5, 2008
Poppie, Pammie, Paul, Gary, Jimmy & family:
My families heart goes out to you. You all and especially Frannie raised me like one of your own. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. She will be greatly missed and she truly was one of the angels that are walking around on earth.
Tennille, Tom & Fay Campbell
Duane E. Betz Sr.
August 5, 2008
Jimmy, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm a nascar & Spencer fan.
K & B Sutliff
August 4, 2008
Jimmy & Family.
We were very saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman who did so much for so many, and she always put a smile on my face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
DEBRA CASEY
August 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andy Barancho
August 4, 2008
Jimmy and family,
Mr. Spencer I wondered where you were at the speed taping at Pocono, but now I know. I lost my dad last year so I know how you may be feeling. My deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Betty Hengar
August 4, 2008
Sorry for your loss. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Mike and Scarlet Powell
August 3, 2008
Ed, Jimmy, Chris, and to all the family. We're saddened by your loss, and will have your family in our prayers. She is a very special lady, and I know loved her family.
douglas karen spodeck
August 3, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carol H
August 3, 2008
Jimmy God bless you at this very sad time and may you find God's blessings upon you and your family .
DOUGLAS KIPPS
August 3, 2008
Prayers go out to the entire SPENCER's family on your loss.
A NASCAR FAN AND ANIMAL LOVER
Mary Lou
August 3, 2008
My prayers and sympathies go out to Jimmy and his family on the passing of their mother. May God be with you at this special time
kevin sexton
August 3, 2008
sorry to hear i think alot about your family and i hope the pain will ease will talk to you later best wishes from the family
Diane
August 3, 2008
Jimmy and family, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mom. May you and your family gain strength from you memories.
New England Nascar Fan
Cathy Robbins
August 3, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. Remembering all the good times will help ease your loss. You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cathy, Johnny, & CJ
George & Mary Ellen Chapman
August 3, 2008
Our prayers go out to the entire Spencer family. We were saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Spencer. Every time I visited her at her home in PA, she treated me like family. She was a wonderful person.
Please remember all the fun times you all shared together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
SPENCER 4EVER
August 2, 2008
Sorry for the loss Jimmy, and for your entire family. sending prayers from one of your biggest fans in the Bluegrass State
David & Kristin Spencer
August 2, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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