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Ethel Spencer Obituary

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ETHEL COBBS SPENCER (Age 93)

Entered eternal rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She joins the love of her life, her husband Earl Spencer and son William Spencer (Brenda). She was the loving mother of Sandra Spencer Gass and Larry K. Spencer (Monika). She is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, one sister and four brothers. Visitation will be held Friday, August 19, 2022, 10 a.m. until time of funeral 11 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church 5820 Dix St NE, Washington DC 20019. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood MD.

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Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2022.

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Jeanne Johns Adkins

August 17, 2022

Such a lovely sweet lady from a lovely family

Bernard M Harris Sr

August 17, 2022

Truly grateful to have known this woman who accepted me into her home.

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