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Obituaries: Nellie Mae Spencer (July 5, 1925 - Feb. 8, 2010) |
Nellie Mae Spencer, 84, passed away on February 8, 2010, in Crescent City. She was born on July 5, 1925, in Emmett, Idaho, to Herbert and Mildred Marvin. She was a 56-year resident of Del Norte County, making her home in Crescent City. Nellie was a member of the Foursquare Gospel Church. She had worked in a deli in Klamath Falls before moving to Del Norte and was known as a great cook. Nellie also loved crocheting. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Lester Spencer of Crescent City; daughters, Paula Sturdavent and Heidi Runiyon both of Crescent City; brothers, Bob Marvin and Guy Marvin both of Bend, 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives. Nellie was preceded in death by her son, Ernest Spencer and siblings Patricia White and Charlotte Wells, Bud Marvin, Barbara Hogan and Dave Savage. Funeral services will be held at Wier’s Mortuary Chapel on Friday, February 12, 2010 at 2 p.m. with private interment following at the IOOF Memorial Cemetery. The family requests contributions be made in her memory to the Foursquare Gospel Church, 144 Butte Street, Crescent City, CA 95531. Arrangements are under the direction of Wier’s Mortuary Chapel of Crescent City. |