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Jo Spence Obituary
Spence
March 26, 1942-
November 4, 2011
Columbus, GA- Jo Ann Spence, 69, of Columbus, GA died Friday, November 4, 2011 at Columbus Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 7, 2011 at McMullen Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Billy Duncan officiating. A private interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the services at the funeral home 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Mrs. Spence was born March 26, 1942 in Columbus, GA daughter of the late Vernon and Nealie Merle Meadows. She retired after 32 years as a Supervisor in the X-Ray Department at Martin Army Community Hospital. She was a member of the East Columbus Lioness Club and Beallwood Baptist Church.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert J. Spence, Jr. and her sister, Elizabeth Porter.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Joseph "Bob" Spence, Sr. of Columbus, GA, two daughters, Cheryl Jo Wells (Christopher) and Kristin Lynn Pimental (Gene) all of Columbus, GA, two sisters, Karen Schaffer of Phenix City, AL and Nancy Meacham (Kenneth) of Talbot Co., GA, four grandchildren, Bradley Scott Ritch, Brittney Carolyn Ritch, Kayla Rose Pimental and Ethan Robert Pimental, and special friends, Jimmy and Frances Connally and Ila Colson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Columbus Hospice House 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com or Beallwood Baptist Church 4650 Veterans Parkway Columbus, GA 31904.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jo Spence
Glenda Caldwell-Hall
November 10, 2011
I worked with Joann at Fort Benning years ago and never forgot her. She was a classy lady, very sweet and caring. May God Bless her and her family during this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
bill collins
November 7, 2011
Bob, my thoughts ang prayers are with you at this very sad time .bless you and your family at this time
Brenda (Jones) Ellison
November 7, 2011
Bob, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
November 7, 2011
BOB, SHERRY, KRISTIN AND THE FAMILY WE KNOW HOW SPECIAL JO ANN WAS TO YOU. SHE WAS THE QUIET STRENGTH OF THE FAMILY.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME. THE HUDGINS FAMILY
Bernice/ Ronny Cook
November 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives.
Think of all the great times you had and remember them, not the sadness.
God be with you always.
Gail Parker
November 7, 2011
Bob, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember the good times Jo Ann shared with you.
Janet Daffinee
November 7, 2011
Bob, I am so saddened to hear of Jo Ann's passing. The Great news is that Jo Ann is no longer in pain and is in Heaven as a guardian angel for you and your family. You and your family have many stories and memories to get you all through this difficult time. My Prayers are with you and your whole family.
Becky Thomas
November 7, 2011
Sherry, thinking about you & your entire family...sending lots of love & prayers your way!!
Ann Chapman
November 7, 2011
Jo Ann gave me my first job at Martin Army Community Hospital. She said I was her damn yankee! I loved her like a mom and I know that her loss will be hard on both you girls and to her loving husband Bob....my thoughts and prayers are with you.......I will miss her laugh and her shoe banging on the wall for us to calm down in our office! No one knows how to do that anymore! LOVE, Transcription Ann Chapman
Jodi Hall
November 7, 2011
Kristin-My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how special your mother was to you, she will always be in your heart!
Albert & Wanda Cook
November 6, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family. Remember the good times and that will ease the pain you are all feeling.
November 6, 2011
Jo Ann & I became close friends during our junior & senior years in the D.O. class at Central with Mr. Fleming as our instructor. While we lost contact with one another, I was surprised to hear of her passing. I am so sorry she had to endure the illness that had her in hospice. This must be a sad, sad time for family and friends. Please accept mine and Bobby's condolences. Diane Murphy Ennis,Florida
Tom & Harriett Corley
November 6, 2011
Bob: To you and your family we extend our deepest sympathy. May God comfort you all during this time of grief and give you strength to cope in the future.
Joe Rodgers
November 6, 2011
So sorry for your lose,Bob words can't say what you really feel.The good news is JoAnn is in heaven without know pain.Please tell the rest of the family I will be Praying for all of you.
Karin Gollow
November 6, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
November 6, 2011
The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Curtis and Helen Gaylor
Keith Rumph
November 5, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Central High
November 5, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Classmates of the Class of 1960, Central High School, Phenix City, AL
November 5, 2011
Cristin - my thoughts go out to you and your family at this time - remember the good times and they will help to keep you strong.
Jane O'Herm
Pam Gaultney
November 5, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The McMullen Family and the Staff of McMullen Funeral Home
November 5, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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