LELA E. HANEY, age 91 of Piqua, Ohio died Monday January 6, 2003 at 12 Noon in the home of her grandson Paul Bair of St. Paris, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born in Meridian, Mississippi September 14, 1911 to the late John and Eunice (Scoggins) Spence. She married Robert L. Haney on May 8, 1929 in Newport, Ky. and he died in 1970. Lela was matriarch to five generations and 36 grandchildren, 93 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren.
Surviving are 5 Sons and Daughter-In-Law: Robert (Jack) & Marilyn Haney of Piqua, Ohio; Clarence (Fuzz) & Bert Haney of Piqua, O.; Jerry & Sharon Haney of Conover, O.; Rick & Pam Haney of Piqua, O.; Ron Haney of Piqua, O. 4 Daughters and Son-In-Laws: Joyce & Bill Lake of Palatka, Fla.; Beverly Miller of Piqua, O.; Dianne Bair of Versailles, O. and Peggy Rose of Elkridge, Maryland.
3 Brothers: Ray Spence of Witchita, Kansas; Doyle Spence of Englewood, O.; Jim Spence of Maine. 2 Sisters: Lillian Anderson of Sun City, Ariz.; Myrrll Shellhaas of West Milton, O.
Lela will be greeted in heaven by 1 Son: Keith Haney; 1 Daughter: Shirley Denman; 3 Brothers and 4 Sisters; 2 Grandsons and 1 Great Grandson.
Mrs. Haney was a former member of Piqua Baptist Church and was presently attending Light House Ministries in Sidney, Ohio. She was a waitress for over 50 years retiring in 1971. Lela avidly enjoyed baseball, crochet, and had a passion for sewing, dancing, and her family.
Funeral services will be Friday January 10, 2003 at 1 P.M. at MELCHER-SOWERS FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Robert Denman and Rev. Paul Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4-8 P.M. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice 900 Scioto St. Urbana, Ohio 43078.