Patsy Charlene Spencer

Patsy C. Spencer, 89, of Crawfordsville passed away peacefully in her sleep at home, and entered her heavenly home on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born April 5, 1935, to Leonard and Helen Brady in Pittsburg, Kansas. Patsy was reunited with her husband, Lester "Gene" Spencer, who passed away July 17, 2011. They were married on March 3, 1951 at Wichita Falls, TX and had 60 wonderful years together.

Patsy and Gene met at the Mace Restaurant (Don and Jean's) where she worked at the age of 16. They established their home in Mace in 1962, where they lived for nearly 50 years, and raised their seven children who survive: Barbara Spees, Utah; Susan (Keefe) Davis, Lafayette; Rusty (Patty Cornell) Spencer, Brenda Spencer, Gary (Colleen) Spencer, Keith Spencer, Jeff (Robin) Spencer, all of Crawfordsville and Jaci Cox who Patsy always thought of as her "AD" adopted daughter. Also surviving is her sister, Carol Francis, who she truly loved and adored; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and another one on the way; and several nieces and nephews that she always spoke very highly of.

Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; her parents; her step-father Robert Broderick; siblings Doris "Duji" Cook, Lois Anderson, and Gary Brady; three grandchildren: Heidi Swinford, Travis Swinford, and Jordan Brady Spencer; nephew Ricky Anderson; and niece Patty Fitzwater.

Patsy was an avid animal lover, especially of her last two companions Ginger (Labrador) and her sweet cat, Casey. She had a huge and loving heart and a great sense of humor. Patsy loved telling stories and talking about her younger years. She also loved to read, work crossword and word search puzzles, and play solitaire on her Nook. She knew her politics and could have a political debate with anyone! But most importantly, Patsy loved her kids and grandkids, and she prayed for her family faithfully. She will be missed deeply by all those who knew and loved her.

Cremation was chosen with Sanders Funeral Care entrusted with care. A private graveside service will be conducted at the Mace Community Cemetery at a later date. Per her wishes, donations in her memory can be sent to the Animal Welfare League, 1104 Big Four Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.