Isabelle Mae Smith Spencer

Bristol, VA – Isabelle Mae Smith “Issy” Spencer, age 100, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Oakmont Assisted Living in Bristol, VA. Born March 13, 1925, in Keyser, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harold M. and Gaynell K. Smith. Issy was a homemaker and a jack of all trades. She was an active 4-H Leader, WV All-Star, a volunteer at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, and a volunteer with the American Red Cross. Issy was a member of Pickaway United Methodist Church and the Union Chapter of Eastern Star #122.

In addition to her parents, Issy was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Earl Spencer; son, Ronald L. Spencer; four brothers, Thomas, Richard, Ralph, and Harry. She is survived by her two daughters, Judy Merritt of Abingdon, MD, Barbie Leong and husband Ambrose of Bristol, VA, and daughter-in-law, Linda Spencer of Renick, WV; six grandchildren, Heather Holmes of Birmingham, AL, Andrea Kirk of Bel Air, MD, Erica Spencer of Birmingham, AL, Valerie Blankenship of Wheeling, WV, Spencer Leong of Spartanburg, SC, and Millie Leong of Philadelphia, PA; six great grandchildren, Bee, Ashley, Elena, Lauren, Hazel, and Ally.

At Mrs. Spencer’s request, no formal services will be conducted.

Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Isabelle Mae Smith Spencer is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.