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Mae Spencer Obituary
Mae Katherine "Grandma Dynamite" Spencer, of Rockford departed this earthly life May 1, 2020. She was born November 3, 1942 in Jackson, TN the daughter of Vance and Willett Horton. Mae lived in Rockford since 1996 coming from Joliet, IL. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church formerly serving as a nurse and in the choir. Mae loved to play bingo. She graduated from Mary High School in Jackson, TN later to attend Joliet Junior College.
Mae leaves to cherish many loving memories, daughter, Renee Spencer; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, Robert (Sheryl) Horton and Ray Horton; three sisters, Gloria Daniels, Ruth (Percy) Roby and Nora Stewart a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, three sisters, two brothers.
Walking visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
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Katrina
May 8, 2020
My condolences to the Spencer family. Mrs Mae will be missed
Claude & Mary Box
May 7, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Gensella Floyd
May 6, 2020
In loving Memory Of Mae Katherine Spencer we love you so much granny I wish I was there at this last moment God knows my heart I'm lost for word but God will fill out hearts an easy body an soul keep strong an keep god first
Linda Whyte
May 5, 2020
My condolence to the family, Mae rest in Heavenly peace.
Nora Horton-Stewart
May 5, 2020
Sister, you have your wings now. Fly high my love, until we meet again.
Jessica Graves
May 5, 2020
We will truly miss you aunt mae...Love you
Selena Ingram
May 5, 2020
My Good keep your Baby Renee and her kids and your other family In peace tell youll see each other again.. my condolences love youll
Betty Hanserd
May 5, 2020
The Hanserd family is praying for you all during this most difficult time.
Robert and Ora Johnson
May 5, 2020
Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Trishida Horton
May 4, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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