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Tina Helms Spencer Obituary

Helms Spencer, Tina Lynn
Born May 6, 1977 in Columbus, Ohio, currently of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on October 26, 2013. Tina worked as a ramp agent at Phoenix Sky Harbor airport for US Airways Express. She is survived by her husband Bernard James Spencer; son Michael Helms; sister Lisa Helms; father Jess Helms Sandy Lagorce; mother Barbara Helms; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins from Columbus, Ohio and Tucson, Arizona. Friends and family joined for a celebration of her life on Monday, November 18, 2013 from 3:30pm to 7:00pm at the VFW post 720 located at 4853 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018. Arrangements are entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses. Please visit the family's website, www.melcherchapelofroses.com. Thank you to everyone for supporting our family through this difficult time. Your prayers and good wishes have been greatly appreciated. Donations can be made at Wells Fargo bank - Tina Helms-Spencer domestic violence fund to support domestic violence victims.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 19, 2013.

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amie martinez

October 27, 2020

she was the glue in the family

November 19, 2013

I considered you my sister and I miss you every day. We have known each other for 20yrs and you have been the rock. I never thought I would have to live without. My girls will miss there Aunt Tina and I will miss my sister. Mom misses you deeply. Love you always!!

Dianna Lane

November 19, 2013

You will always be loved and deeply missed.
love you Tina

November 19, 2013

Take comfort in knowing you have a GOD who cares. (God is love 1 John 4:8)Trisha Phoenix,AZ

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