Mabel Ellen Spence Boseman
Mabel Ellen Spence Boseman
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Mabel Ellen Spence Boseman, 90 of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday October 24, 2025. Mabel was born on December 11, 1934, in Halifax County North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie Boseman, parents William and Annie Spence, brothers Thomas Spence and Roger Spence.
She is survived by her son Charlie “Joe” Boseman (Ann), daughter Linda Massey (Dennis) brother Bud Spence (Pat), grandchildren Travis Moseley (Nicole), Dallas Moseley, Colby Boseman, Cory Boseman, great grandchild Landen Moseley, and a very special friend and caregiver Mae Pearson.
Mabel was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend; she retired from Kennametal, she loved working in the garden, growing flowers and cutting grass. Mabel was a member of Quankie Baptist Church.
There will be a graveside service on Wednesday October 29, 2025, at 2:00pm in the Quankie Baptist Church cemetery. Reverand Jerry Boyd will conduct the service.
Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services is handling arrangements for the Boseman family. Family and friends may sign the online register by visiting www.hockadayfs.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
507 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-0698
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