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Mary C. Spencer
Mary C. Spencer, 98, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away June 19, 2013, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Mary was born August 14, 1914, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of George Mitchell and Frances Mary (Fischer) Mitchell. She grew up in Kansas City and attended North Kansas City High School. She moved to Baldwin City in 193, Coal Camp, Missouri in 1977, and back to Baldwin City in 1989, where she has lived since.
She was an office clerk for the State of Kansas Department of Revenue until her retirement in 1973. Early she worked at Fairfax General Motors Defense Plant building B-25 bombers during WWII. She was also the complex manager for Tauy Creek from 1990 until 1999.
In July 1936, Mary was united in marriage to Harry Spencer at Platte City, Missouri. They shared over 43 years of loving marriage until his death in 1979.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Donald Lee Mitchell; sister, Helena Packham; brother, John Mitchell; and a granddaughter, Sandra Kaye Savner.
Mary is survived by three sons, Gordon Spencer, Thayne, Wyoming, Robert Spencer, Aurora, Colorado, David Lee Spencer, Pineville, Missouri; a daughter, Mary Hastings, Farmington, Missouri, a brother, Floyd Mitchell, Kearney, Missouri, Frances Foley, Kansas City, Missouri; Twenty-one grandchildren , including Cathy (Rodney) Gilges of Baldwin City; sixty-five great grandchildren; and forty-five great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 24, 2013 Ives Chapel United Methodist Church, Baldwin City. Burial followed at Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Kansas will be at 2:00 p.m. The family will met with friendsSunday afternoon at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin City.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ives Chapel United Methodist Church or Douglas County Visiting Nurses, c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O.Box 64, Baldwin City, Kansas 66067. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts.com.
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My condolence goes to the family, I know that she will be dearly missed. Psalms62:8 May God be a refuge during this difficult time.
Gretchen
June 25, 2013
We pray for comfort. Aunt Mary will be missed, and I will always remember she was great to have a conversation with.
Sam & Barbara Packham
June 24, 2013
Sorry for loss. My dad Harry Morrison was Mary's cousin My name Is Gloria Sheets When Junior was alive we would come and see mary
June 23, 2013
Praying God comforts the family at this time and the days to come. I pray that you trust in him and rest in his loving arms.
Kathy Jackson
June 22, 2013
A very gracious and sweet lady. We will be praying for the family for strength and support. She will be greatly missed!
Love, John, Cindy, Ashley, Alan, Evan Hearn
June 22, 2013
A remarkable woman who left a legacy for others what it means to be a great example and a monarch.
Myra Borchers
June 22, 2013
Love and sympathy to the family for their loss.
Virginia (Ginny) Gregory
June 22, 2013
A Wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great and Geat Great Grandmother who will be missed but so lovingly remembered.
Roy & Patricia Gardner
June 22, 2013
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