Jacquelyn Spencer

Jacquelyn Spencer obituary, Mansfield, PA

Jacquelyn Spencer

Jacquelyn Spencer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory Inc. on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Jacquelyn Mae "GG" Spencer, age 88, of Canton, PA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1937, in Alba, PA, a daughter of Willis and Marjorie (Davis) Haxton. GG was the wife of the late Theodore Spencer, Jr., who passed away on October 12, 2010. She was a member of the North Union Christian Church in Canton, PA, a lifetime member of the Canton Moose Lodge, a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, and a member of the Kuhnsville Lions Club in Allentown, PA. GG coached cheerleading and loved gambling and playing Bingo.
GG was the mother of seven children, Theodore J. Spencer, III (deceased), Karen Clark of Tucson, AZ, Michael (Brenda) Spencer of Fairbanks Junction, AK, Marjorie Spencer of Canton, PA, Eric Spencer of Troy, PA, Timothy (Jennifer) Spencer of Fairbanks, AK, and John Spencer of Big Springs, TX. She was also blessed with grandchildren, Sierra Clark, Joshua (Kate) Spencer, Gregory (Nichole) Spencer, Emily Spencer, Kaitlan (Luke) Armstrong, Jacob Spencer, Ben Spencer, Gabby Spencer, Maddie Spencer, Meagan Spencer, Melissa Spencer, Michaela Spencer, Dakota Spencer, and Theodore Spencer; great grandchildren, Kayleigh Swisher, Dominic Costa, Teagan Spencer, Jaedyn Clark, Oliver Spencer, Jasper Spencer, Grayson Spencer, and Colton Armstrong; brother, Lee (Sandy Jo) Haxton of Ithaca, NY; brother-in-law, Robert (Jane) Spencer of Montoursville, PA; sister, Linda Hazelton of Kentucky; sister-in-law, Bonnie Spencer of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Patricia (Dan) Spencer, Joanie (Dean) Cole, Sandy Hurlbert; sister-in-law, Boland (Theron) McIlwain.
A private graveside service will be held in Grover Cemetery in Canton, PA for family and extended family. There will be a luncheon at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Holy Trinity Church, 1214 Redington Ave., Troy, PA for family and friends to share stories and fellowship. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com
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