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Betty Spencer Obituary

BETTY KIRBY

SPENCER

WEST ASHEVILLE - Betty Kirby Spencer, 80, went to be with our Creator on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Born Nancy Elizabeth Kirby in Asheville, NC on December 13, 1932, she was preceded in death by her parents, Kenyon Minus and Mary Lou Stephens Kirby.

Betty graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1951, attended the Woman's College of UNC at Greensboro, and Asheville- Biltmore College. She was formerly employed as a Buncombe County Deputy Tax Collector and retired in 1993 after 30 years of service. Except for a brief time living in Florence, SC, she was a life long resident of West Asheville and a member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church. Betty loved visiting the Lowcountry of South Carolina and cherished her memories of the times that she spent in Charleston, on the Isle of Palms, and Sullivan's Island with her family and friends. She also was an avid bird watcher and lover of all animals, especially cats.

She is survived by her sons, Scott K. Spencer of the home, Robert (Bob) E. Spencer, Jr. and his wife, Norma, of Asheville; two grandchildren, Jennifer Anne Hester and her husband, John, of Fairview, and Robert (Robbie) E. Spencer III and his wife, Andi, of Asheville; and her beloved twin two year old great-grandsons, Joseph Bull and Joshua Carson Spencer. She also leaves behind her two much loved tabbies, Missy and Tommy.

A Memorial Service for Betty will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, April 27, 2013, at West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd. in West Asheville, NC, with Dr. J. Ben Sloan and Rev. Kent Smith officiating. The family will receive friends for 90 minutes prior to the service at the church. At other times the family will be at the residence on Sand Hill Road.

In lieu of flowers, Betty requested that memorials be made in her name to West Asheville Presbyterian Church, 690 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, Susan G. Koman for the Cure, P.O. Box 96216, Washington, DC 20090, or the Asheville Humane Society, 14 Forever Friend Lane, Asheville, NC 28806.

The family wishes to express their utmost appreciation to the entire staff of The Oaks at Sweeten Creek and CarePartners for their efforts to preserve the quality of Momma's life during her final days here on Earth. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Betty's online memorial register is available at: www.ashevillemortuaryservices.com.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Apr. 19, 2013.
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Bobby and Scott,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Betty was loved by many and will be missed by many.Peace to you all.
Chris Simard

Chris Simard

April 27, 2013

To the Spencer Family, Your family our in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Betty very much. She was a good friend to me over the years. I loved her like a sister.

Cicila Johnson

April 22, 2013

To Robert and Family: Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you. Gregg

April 22, 2013

Bob, Norma and Scott:


My love and sincere sympathy is extended to you in the passing of your mother and my dear friend Betty. She was always such a delight to be with and so much fun. We can be assured that she if resting peacefully and is without pain. Keep the faith and be like her in the way she lived a joyful life.

Margaret Patton

April 20, 2013

To all the Spencers, I am so sorry for your loss, and our loss as well. Betty was like family to anyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be greatly missed by us all.

Rick Huntsinger

April 20, 2013

Scott, condolences and blessings to you and your family on your loss. Sending you our love. John L. & Linda Hester.

April 19, 2013

Scott, you are in our thoughts. So sorry for your loss. Larry & Debbie

Debbie Liner

April 19, 2013

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