1931
2017
7724 Landers Road
North Little Rock, Arkansas
Doris Jean Spence, age 86, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. She was born June 15, 1931, in Stockton, California, to Clarence Wesley Ball Everett and Lillian May Natzke Everett.
If you knew Jean you knew her love of God, country and family. She was a devoted wife of 47 years and loved her children and family dearly. She worked for many years at Union Life Insurance Company of Little Rock, before leaving there to become a homemaker. She was very proud to be a descendent of John Hart who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and was a member in good standing of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. She also was a former member of the Cardinal Heights Garden Club. She was a longtime member of Henderson United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for the Wesley Class, was a youth director, Choir member, and an active member of the United Methodist Women. She was a devout Christian who lead her family by example.
One of Jean’s favorite activities was camping with her husband and children at various campsites around the state of Arkansas, creating many great memories. Her patriotism was on full display just not on the 4th of July, but every day. Jean’s warmth and love made Christmas the best time of year creating festive family gatherings for extended family and friends. She enjoyed carrying on the traditions and memories of the Spence-Masters family reunion, passing the torch to the next generation.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 47 years James Richard ‘Jim’ Spence of Little Rock, and her sister Lois Middleton of Jacksonville. She is survived by her son Randy Spence and wife Anita of Little Rock , David Spence and wife Cindy of Little Rock, Steve Spence and wife Melissa of Dallas and daughter Laura Leech and husband James of Little Rock; grandsons Elliot Adams, Aaron Spence, and McLean Leech, and granddaughters Celeste Flannigan, Diana Allen, and Mattie Leech, and 9 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. in the sanctuary of Henderson United Methodist Church 13000 W. Baseline Road in Little Rock, with food and fellowship to follow in the Family Life Center. Burial will be at Rest Hills Cemetery in North Little Rock, AR. Service arrangements being handled by Rest Hills Funeral Home in North Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to Henderson United Methodist Church. The family has asked for you to share your memories online at www.griffinleggettresthills.com
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August 18, 2017
Randy and Anita, so sorry for your loss. Wish i could have been there to support you and the family. love you much!
August 17, 2017
Laura and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Martha Dail
August 15, 2017
Steve Spence
Mom devoted herself to raising our family and living for God. She always reminded us "put God first, others second and yourself last". The big payoff is our exposure to the Light, the assurance that God and his promises are real. Our wish is that everyone opens their heart to Christ so we enjoy the celebration of eternal life together.
August 14, 2017
Steve Spence
August 14, 2017
Glenda Brazzel
Laura, Bob and I were blessed with knowing both your parents for many years while attending Henderson UMC. Loving condolences from all the Brazzel family--Glenda, Kyle and Kerri.
August 13, 2017
Terry and Teresa Harris
Our condolences, David and family. May God's peace be with you as you greive and celebrate her life.
August 13, 2017
Debby Ritter
Our hearts and prayers are wrapped around your family's. Jean was a beautiful lady and touched the world. Cherish the time and your memories you had and pray always. Family is everything!!
Love to all
Paco and Debby Ritter
Joel and Ann Osburn
August 13, 2017
Melissa Spence
Jean was a wonderful, Godly woman with a love for life and an amazing strength. Proverbs 31:25-28. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
We will miss Jean but we are excited that she is with Christ our Savior and reunited with Jim.
August 13, 2017
Our arms and prayers are wrapped around each of you during this precious time. Cherish your memories , and keep God close and pray always. Our love will forever be with you .
Paco and Debby Ritter
August 13, 2017
We send our deepest sympathy at this time to your family. She was one of the first church members we met during the STOMP closing ceremonies so many years ago. She loved God, her family and her friends. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Karen Henery and Alexis Broadnax
August 13, 2017
Kathy & James McLeod
Our prayers are with Jean's family and friends. She loved God, family & friends. Jean was very special & will be missed by all who knew her.
August 12, 2017
Staff of Griffin Leggett Rest Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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