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for Brenda Spence
Stephanie Hawver
August 25, 2022
Aunt Brenda,
I can´t believe it´s been a decade without you. You´d always be the second person, after my Mom, that I´d want to see when I made the trip home from Texas. I know you´d be thrilled to have us back in NC. I try to honor your memory by doing good and being kind to others. I also tell my kids lots of "Aunt Brenda stories". I can´t see a baby Jesus in any manger scene without smiling and thinking of you. Miss you. Love you. Mean it.
September 11, 2012
To Jennifer and the family,
Ms. Spence was a great teacher. I do not recall a time that I've seen her (from my high school years through 2012) that she was not smiling. God has plucked a beautiful flower! May God encamp his angels all around you during this time and always.
Love Doug-NLHS '89, Tania-NLHS '92, Kenya-NLHS '11 & the Moye Family.
Nancy Houston Marlette
September 10, 2012
A Great Teacher! She will be Missed by Many! Prayers with your Family during this Difficult Time! May God Bless and Keep You in His Care!
September 6, 2012
Mrs. Spence was a model teacher. I will never forget how she called my mom on the first day of class to tell her I was so smart and was a joy to have in class. I hadn't had a phone call home since elementary school until Mrs. Spence. It touched me forever. And oh those caffeine free Dr. Peppers that she would drive to another state to get. Truly a precious lady who made a difference in so many lives.
lynwood/lisa tilghman
September 5, 2012
our prayers are with u at this time god bless u and your family
Lesley Langley
September 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ms.Spence. She was my eighth grade teacher at Woodington. She was very memorable and special. We will keep her family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
Kaitlyn Harris
September 4, 2012
I am praying for your family during this time. Ms. Branda was one of my favorite teachers. She was and always will be loved and highly thought of.
Donna Jones
September 3, 2012
I hated to hear that Brenda had passed away while I was out of town. She was a wonderful lady and well like by all. She will be missed.
Carolyn Hobbs
September 3, 2012
Brenda was a great teacher and I enjoyed working with her at NLHS. Many prayers for the family.
Charles Skinner
September 3, 2012
She was a wonderful teacher and friend to her students and their parents. They don't make teachers like her anymore. She will be missed by many. Rest in peace Ms Spence! Love ya charles and penny skinner! Meet you on the other side!!!
Martha Bishop
September 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Brenda was a great person and will be missed by all of us who were lucky enough to know her....May God's peace and grace be with you.
September 2, 2012
So very sorry about one of my favorite teachers.She was such a nice person.
Stephanie Hardy
September 2, 2012
Ms. Spence was a great teacher and a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this time of sorrow. May God wrap His arms around them all and give them comfort and peace like only He can.
Sara Gray
September 2, 2012
I have known Brenda for many years and she was such a wonderful person who has taught so many people in her short life. She taught me so much in Sunday School and Relief Society. I am blessed to one of those that learned so much from her and each time I open my scriptures, I see her and hear her voice. She will be missed by so many people. Our prayers are with you Jennifer and all your family! We love you all!
Cheryl Sasnett Fields
September 2, 2012
I was a student in Brenda's 8th grade class during her first year of teaching. She was young, energetic, and vibrant...one of my favorite teachers. I spoke of her often to my own students. It is with sadness that I extend my condolences. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tawanner Washington
September 2, 2012
Ms. Spence was a great teacher, always had that beautiful smile along with the kind heart of teaching....She will truly be missed and the family is in prayers...c/o 1996
John Garner
September 2, 2012
Mrs. Spence was one of my favorite teachers at North Lenoir.
My prayers are with the family , she will be sorely missed.
September 1, 2012
Many prayers for her family in this time. Mrs. Spence was a wonderful person and a great teacher. She was a teacher that now, many years after graduation we still look back and say, "Remember that time in Mrs. Spence's class...?"
She always had a kind word to say and they always came at just the right time. She was a blessing to know.
Renata Lovick
September 1, 2012
Mrs.Spence was a kind and down to Earth teacher. She was one of my favorite teachers that I ever had at North Lenoir.She was always calm and always had a smile on her face and she was very devoted to her job as well as her students. Thanks to her I will always know the preamble to the Constitution.She was always concerned and her favorite saying was Love ya, mean. Mrs. Spence will truly be missed but never forgotten. May God give the Moody/Spence family comfort during this time.
Sheila Hunter-White
September 1, 2012
I had Brenda at Woodington Middle School for History. I always enjoyed her class. I will never forget the day before a big test she would review and we would play the game "Bing or Bong" to help us be prepared. I most recently would she her at "Sand in the Streets" you could tell she really enjoyed beach music. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Jamie Stroud
September 1, 2012
Mrs Spence was an amazing woman and an amazing teacher...she was my favorite teacher of all time..she had such a big heart..she was more than just a teacher..she will be dearly missed..I owe her a debt of gratitude! My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of this great woman!
Erika Jones
September 1, 2012
I had the pleasure of being taught by Ms. Spence. She was such a kind and warm soul. She was always willing to help others, both inside and outside the classroom. She will definitely be missed!
Hannah McLawhorn
September 1, 2012
What a wonderful lady! Ms. Spence will be missed. My prayers are with her family.
Marie Adams
September 1, 2012
I want to express my love for Brenda and her family. She was a special cousin, and I will miss her. She endured it well, and will be foever blessed. I hope you will all be comforted at this time.
Crystal Grant
September 1, 2012
She was a kind and caring teacher and will be missed.
Tonia Jenkins-Ormond
September 1, 2012
All the days of popping in class, sitting on the corner of her desk, and crossing her legs swaying back and forth, it was a trill to see so much spunk in our history teacher! After 20 years, I still see her doing those things with a smile on her face. She will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayer for the family. Rest in Peace Mrs. Spence, you surely have made your very own special History! NLHS Class of '93
Teresa Van Winkle
September 1, 2012
Brenda has touched many lives including my three children who attended NLHS and my own. She is a precious soul who will be missed greatly. Love you Brenda ?
September 1, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Spence. I had her as a teacher 20 yrs ago and absolutely loved her. Mrs. Spence was loved by all and will be greatly missed. RIP Mrs. Spence.
Melissa McLamb
September 1, 2012
Miss.Spence was a very wonderful teacher that cared about her students so much and had the best personality I am very thankful to have had a wonderful teacher like her an have gotten to know her i will miss her dearly an miss all the hugs that she gave me everytime I saw her an spoke to her !!! R.I.P Miss Spence you will be missed !!!
Samantha Moore
September 1, 2012
Mrs. Spence, Heaven has a wonderful angel up there now. You'll be missed dearly. Prayers go out to the Spence/ Moody family
Holly Stainback Altman
August 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. She was a great person and will be missed by all!!
Ryan Gardner
August 31, 2012
Ms. Spence you were nothing short of absolutely wonderful. You affected so many of our lives and were the favorite teacher of so many. You will be missed!
Wendy Howard
August 31, 2012
My deepest sympathies go to the Moody/Spence family. I knew her as Ms. Moody when she was my teacher at Woodington. She was the greatest teacher and always had a way of making you feel special. Imagine my delight when years later she taught all three of my children at NLHS. I am blessed to have known her and though we have tears here for her loss, Heaven is rejoicing as they welcome their angel back home. May GOD bless and keep her family.
Jo Ellen Hill Sloan
August 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are will all of the family. Ms. Spence, who was actually Miss Moody to me many years ago at Woodington Jr. High School was my favorite teacher. She was so pretty and so organized. It was easy to learn in her Social Studies class. She was an inspiration to all her students. God bless all of you.
Laquelia Maye
August 31, 2012
Mrs. Spence was my history teacher in 9th grade, one of the only teachers I remember, because she had such a pleasant personality and always seemed to care. She will truly be missed! R.I.P.
Linda and Arlynn Hines
August 31, 2012
How can we describe Brenda Spence? Kind, funny, smart, direct, thoughtful, spunky, loving, witty, truthful, devoted!! But best of all, she was a GREAT CHRISTIAN lady who lived her faith and taught us all, even out of the classroom, of what really matters in this life!! God bless you, Brenda. May you enjoy your eternal home as you wait for us there! You are truly, truly loved by a host of folks on this side of Heaven!! We will all miss you bunches!!
Sheri Stewart Hughes
August 31, 2012
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Joe Pipkin
August 31, 2012
Ms. Spence you will surely be missed around nlhs but your presents will always be in our hearts and minds. My your family find peace in knowing that you have finally made it home. Peace be with you until we all meet again.
August 31, 2012
Dear Spence/Moody family:
We are so very sorry for your loss, and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Even though we are sad that she is no longer here on earth, imagine how happy heaven must be right now! They are rejoicing at their gain! Brenda was a wonderful teacher, friend, person. What a beautiful light she was in so many lives. We certainly are better for knowing her. Ms. Spence, love ya: mean it!
Love,
Sonya, Cami & Jacob Howell
Edith Mitchell-Mobley
August 31, 2012
Brenda was so full of life and could make you laugh and enjoy life along with her. I'm sure God is glad to have her smiling face to brighten heaven. May God strengthened and give support and comfort to her family.
Valerie Grady
August 31, 2012
So Sorry to hear of Mrs. Spence passing. I'm the mother of one of her former students, Josh Grady. When I think of Mrs. Spence she was so encouraging. She remembered your name and she always knew who I was the mother of. Just so sweet. Rest in peace, I know the Lord has a special place for her!
August 31, 2012
To Jennifer and the Moody family!! Brenda will always have a special place in my heart! We all grew up together and u guys are like family!! Brenda taught me and my girls!! I did have the chance to work with her in the tobacco field and boy did we have some fun!! Our paths kept crossing in life. I can still hear her at the ball games!! She was a awesome lady & friend. Will continue to keep you in my thoughts & prayers. Love you! Amanda Byrd & family
Jason Hawver
August 31, 2012
Thank you, Brenda for the love and warmth you shared with us and the example you set. We will miss you.
Allan Yelverton
August 31, 2012
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Nancy Worthington
August 31, 2012
Jennifer and Family, I am so saddened by the passing of your precious mother. I was blessed to teach next door to her for several years at North Lenoir. Brenda was an inspiration to everyone she met. She always made time for everyone as you know. I am a better person for having shared those years with your mother.Your mother is now at peace with God and Christ, but I know she is still with you and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve Hill
August 31, 2012
Mrs. Spence was a very special lady and touched many lives during her journey on earth. All our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kendra Sullivan
August 31, 2012
Jennifer I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Mrs. Spence was a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many. Praying for you and your family.
Tyler Chapman
August 31, 2012
So saddened to hear the news. Ms. Spence was a great person. She was one of the best teachers I've ever had. Every game and play that you went to, you would always see Ms. Spence sitting right there. I know her presence will be surely missed at NL. She touched me as well as many other students. May you rest in peace. Heaven has gained another angel.
August 31, 2012
To the family of Brenda Spence with our deepest sympathy. Love, Sidney and Vicki Myers
Ron & Linda Coltes
August 31, 2012
To Jennifer and The Moody Family. May you know of the love everyone had for Brenda and how she loved everyone.
Try to remember all the good times as well as knowing that she is no longer suffering and is at peace with family and loved ones.
Janet Gosnell
August 31, 2012
So sadden of hearing of your passing. I always loved your Sunday School class. I will never forget how we talked about being in that special room together and I hope and pray that I will see you there. I love you and will miss you. All the family are in my prayers.
Alfonso Supel
August 31, 2012
Sorry to hear of your lost. We will truely miss her and I know I will. You and your family are in our prayers.
Lauren Artis
August 31, 2012
Lauren Artis Love You Ms. Spence . I'm Going To Miss You Love You So Much 1
Wendy Kennedy
August 31, 2012
Jennifer,Michael,Nyra and Linda: I am so deeply sorry for your loss; Ms. Brenda will be missed by many that loved her.She is in a much netter place and is now joined by her family in heaven.
Lindsay Harper Jenkins
August 31, 2012
Ms.Spence was one of the sweetest women to ever walk the halls of nlhs. Her dedication to the drama dept and the lives of any student she ever taught will never be forgotten. "Love ya, mean it" Ms.Spence. My prayers are with her friends and family.
Charlie Turner
August 31, 2012
Brenda was my history teacher at Woodington Jr High, then my seminary teacher at "Howard's Chapel" (now Woodington) LDS ward during high school over 30 years ago. When I fell short of completing my seminary work in time for graduation, she allowed me to complete my work after graduation, checking and reviewing every one of the dozens of workbooks just so I could have the satisfaction of saying that I "completed" seminary, even though I could not receive official credit. She was selfless with her time and service to others and left a lifelong positive influence on me and many, many others. I will always be grateful for Brenda Spence. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
Gloria jones Hill
August 31, 2012
Jennifer, so sorry to hear about Ms. Brenda she was a vey sweet lady. I just really got to know her the last couple of years and I can tell you one thing she was truly loved!!! And she did love her some Jennifer. We had some good laughs with her in the shop. I will keep you in my prayers.
Samantha Banks
August 31, 2012
Mrs. Spence was a unique and wonderful lady! She will be missed by so many and will NEVER be forgotten!! Jennifer, you are in my prayers, and if you need anything, please let us know.
Donna Creel
August 31, 2012
To the family of Ms. Spence....our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. There are no words that anyone can express to comfort you right now; however, please know that God will provide and prevail through the storm. God bless each of you. Jennifer, we love you dearly!
The Creel's - Doug, Donna, Josh and Jordan
Peggy Potter Johnson
August 31, 2012
May God give you peace and comfort at this time of loss. Brenda was a special lady and loved by all.
August 31, 2012
My heart is sad today learning of Brenda's passing. She was special in knowing how to make others feel special.Brenda's zest for life often made others enjoy living more. The Lord has a new angel.Much love and sympathy to the family. I loved her as a cousin and a friend. Lora Shepherd
August 31, 2012
A really special lady and a superb teacher! My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Stephanie Hawver
August 31, 2012
Aunt Brenda, thank you so much for the wonderful example and legacy of love and service you left me. Thank you for the many, many happy childhood memories. Until we meet again. Love you. Mean it.
Kenneth Singleton
August 31, 2012
Thank God for good people. We love you Brenda. Love, Kenneth Singleton
Jertrina Washington
August 31, 2012
My sympathy goes to everyone......... She was one of the best teachers ive had I cant even explain how I feel :,l
R.I.P Ms. Spence - Always remembered
August 31, 2012
Brenda was a wonderful person and a great teacher. God Bless you during this time of grief. Pat Battle, Kinston,NC
Barbara Sugg Hammond
August 31, 2012
The Sugg Family sends heart felt condolences to our extended families "Spence/Moody". Brenda was so loved by many and always had a smile on her face when I saw her out and about in Kinston before this disease took her over and ALWAYS asked how mama Christine Sugg was doing. She had such a caring heart and will be dearly missed. Brenda, please give a big KISS to my brother Paul and your/my sister Patsy -- whom we miss every day. May you rest in peace now.
Lavaron Howell
August 31, 2012
An angel amoungst us forever. Brenda was always fun to be around and talk with. She was an awesome teacher at church. I will miss her dearly and miss our text every day. I love you Brenda for eternity. May God wrap his arms around her family and comfort them at this time of need - Until we all meet again.
Teresa Heath
August 31, 2012
Jennifer we are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. We will be thinking of you, and we love you!
Stacy, Teresa, Hannah & Karmen Heath
Miriam Ledford
August 31, 2012
Mrs Brenda was my teacher in the 8th grade at WMS. I also rode to school with her in 7th and 8th grade. She was always so sweet. I never saw her get mad at a student or raise her voice. To Mark, Mike and the entire family my heart aches for you guys. She was such an inspiration to many people. What a great way to be remembered. From Tim and I both God Bless your family with happy memories.
Ashlie Williams
August 31, 2012
Thank you for always being patient, kind and understanding. You have touched more than just a few lives. Thank you for the days of eating Oranges together during your planing period when I would be excused from Ms.Creech's class. You will be greatly missed. WE LOVE YOU! Prayers for the family!
Ashley Boothe
August 31, 2012
Ms. Spence was a great teacher and she will be missed. Prayers go out to the family and friends of this wonderful lady.
Joshua Grady
August 31, 2012
Mrs. Spence, you will be missed! I will never forget you teaching me the preamble to the Constitution. See ya in Heaven!
David Butts
August 31, 2012
Sorry we can,t go down to Kinston. We will miss you , we Loved you, God bless you Your cousin David & wife Jeanette Butts
David Butts
August 31, 2012
I am sorry you passed away. I loved you.David and Jeanette BUTTS
A light of love has been called back Home....
Jan Howard Hartley
August 31, 2012
So saddened to hear this news...Brenda was truly one of the special ones who graced this earth. Someone who inspired. Someone we loved because she showed her love to everyone!
Angie Greene
August 31, 2012
A great teacher and life counselor. You made an impact on my daughter's life as well and you certainly will be missed.
Aaron Jarman Sr.
August 31, 2012
Ms. Spence warm smile and personality always touched me when I was employed with Lenoir County School.
Myra & Tommy Heath
August 31, 2012
A special spirit with a load of knowledge.We will miss you.
Danny Herron
August 31, 2012
Tim,called me yesterday to let me know about Brenda passing.I don't get a chance to see my cousins anymore but think of all of you often. Brenda was a very special person and will be missed greatly. But just like Johnny,Josepth Aunt Pauline. They are in a much better place. Danny Herron
Ivy Albertson
August 31, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mandy Jarman Odom
August 31, 2012
One word to represent Mrs. Spence and all that she was= UNFORGETTABLE
August 31, 2012
It's an honor and a privilege to have Brenda in our lives...her example, love, humor, and smile will be, forever,a part of us. We pray for Peace and Sweet Memories to be with all her family and friends.
Joy & Eddy Long
LaVerne Robinson
August 31, 2012
Her smiling face will be missed at North Lenoir. My heart goes out to her family.
August 31, 2012
I never had you as a teacher when you were at Woodington Middle School..but I did have you for homeroom. You always had a smile. Then later, our son Tyler became friends with your nephew, Paul and I just got to know you a little better through different events and family things. You will be missed...but I hear Heaven is an awesome place! God bless this family..Vikki Grady
Kevin Thornton
August 31, 2012
I will always remember her joking with me. She was a great teacher and inspiration to all. God bless and RIP. You will be missed
Alisa Cannon Barrett
August 31, 2012
Prayers are going up from my family to yours. Mrs. Spence you were the best teacher that I ever had. When I was pregnant in school u always pushed me forward and stayed on me about finishing school. You will be missed but never forgotten
August 31, 2012
Brenda was a great teacher, and friend to many. I am so sorry to hear of her passing and my prayers go out to her family.
Gwen Smith
August 31, 2012
Special prayers go out to the family of a wonderful lady. Brenda was an example to everyone by her dedication in teaching at NLHS and her church. May you find comfort in the memories of her life.
August 31, 2012
A special lady and a wonderful teacher. She was one of the sweetest people i have ever had the pleasure to meet. Prayers for her family for she will be greatly missed.
Anita Jackson
August 31, 2012
Mrs. Spence will be missed was a great teacher
Linda Mooring
August 31, 2012
I love you Brenda and will miss you everyday. But we are an eternal family and I know we will be together forever!
Chris Burnett
August 31, 2012
In memory of Mrs. Spence RIP.
Chris Burnett
August 31, 2012
I will miss you Mrs.Spence..I love you very much you were such a sweet and kind lady and one of my favorite teachers..RIP.
Daryl Farrow
August 31, 2012
May God bless your beautiful soul. You were my home room teacher and civic's teacher. You always had a bright smile and you were hard on me but you did it with love. Thank you for being my teacher and motivator, the moody/spence family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Once a hawk, always a hawk. Go fly with God, he needs you now.
Lorraine Cascioli McCarter
August 31, 2012
Jennifer,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mom was so very special to many of us. She taught my children, and taught with MY Mom at North Lenoir years ago. I was so fortunate to get to know her as YOUR MOM when I taught YOU! She touched so many lives and we were very blessed to know her. Keeping you close to my heart and praying for God's comfort and love.
Debra Kay Heath
August 31, 2012
So sorry for your loss !!! May God bless you all !!!
Miracle Harris
August 30, 2012
Ms. Spence was truly an inspiration to me as well as other fellow students @ North Lenoir. She always said "Love you, mean it" and I truly believe she meant it. I will always remember her and her beautiful smile!!
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