Joann "Jo" Spencer, 84, of Battle Creek, MI passed away peacefully on June 04, 2016 at the Bronson Hospice Residence, Battle Creek.
She was born on October 14, 1931, Bay City, MI to Walter J. and Kathleen (McGrath) McMullen. Her early childhood years were spent in Bay City where she graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1949.
Jo married Robert L. Spencer, September 13, 1952. Their marriage stood the test of time lasting 47 wonderful years until Bob passed away unexpectedly August 30, 2000. She is survived by her only son, Robert R. Spencer of Battle Creek, sisters-in-laws Rosemary McMullen and Donna Spencer, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters Dorothy Klepser and Maureen McDowell; brothers Walter J. and Tom McMullen; father and mother-in-law Robert M. and Maree Spencer; brothers-in-law William Klepser, Q.J. "Mac" McDowell, Keith and Hugh Spencer; sisters-in-law Martha McMullen, Jean Spencer, and Barbara Sublet; nephew Tom Scott McMullen; and niece Julie Spencer Krueger.
Jo was employed by Consumers Power Company from 1949 to 1955, then nurtured her husband and son as a dedicated housewife for the next 20 years. In the mid-1970's, Jo decided to go back to work part-time for Memorial Park Cemetery and Allen Harmon Insurance Agency in Battle Creek.
She has been a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church since 1962 and active in Chancel Choir, Food Pantry, and the Missions Commission. She was also a member of the "Kilowatt Kreekers", a local group of Consumers Power retirees.
Jo enjoyed sewing, basket weaving, bicycling, working in her yard, and reading. She also enjoyed spending time with her son and his Siberian Huskies.
She was born on October 14, 1931, Bay City, MI to Walter J. and Kathleen (McGrath) McMullen. Her early childhood years were spent in Bay City where she graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1949.
Jo married Robert L. Spencer, September 13, 1952. Their marriage stood the test of time lasting 47 wonderful years until Bob passed away unexpectedly August 30, 2000. She is survived by her only son, Robert R. Spencer of Battle Creek, sisters-in-laws Rosemary McMullen and Donna Spencer, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters Dorothy Klepser and Maureen McDowell; brothers Walter J. and Tom McMullen; father and mother-in-law Robert M. and Maree Spencer; brothers-in-law William Klepser, Q.J. "Mac" McDowell, Keith and Hugh Spencer; sisters-in-law Martha McMullen, Jean Spencer, and Barbara Sublet; nephew Tom Scott McMullen; and niece Julie Spencer Krueger.
Jo was employed by Consumers Power Company from 1949 to 1955, then nurtured her husband and son as a dedicated housewife for the next 20 years. In the mid-1970's, Jo decided to go back to work part-time for Memorial Park Cemetery and Allen Harmon Insurance Agency in Battle Creek.
She has been a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church since 1962 and active in Chancel Choir, Food Pantry, and the Missions Commission. She was also a member of the "Kilowatt Kreekers", a local group of Consumers Power retirees.
Jo enjoyed sewing, basket weaving, bicycling, working in her yard, and reading. She also enjoyed spending time with her son and his Siberian Huskies.
Joann "Jo" Spencer, 84, of Battle Creek, MI passed away peacefully on June 04, 2016 at the Bronson Hospice Residence, Battle Creek.
She was born on October 14, 1931, Bay City, MI to Walter J. and Kathleen (McGrath) McMullen. Her early childhood years were spent in Bay City where she graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1949.
Jo married Robert L. Spencer, September 13, 1952. Their marriage stood the test of time lasting 47 wonderful years until Bob passed away unexpectedly August 30, 2000. She is survived by her only son, Robert R. Spencer of Battle Creek, sisters-in-laws Rosemary McMullen and Donna Spencer, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters Dorothy Klepser and Maureen McDowell; brothers Walter J. and Tom McMullen; father and mother-in-law Robert M. and Maree Spencer; brothers-in-law William Klepser, Q.J. "Mac" McDowell, Keith and Hugh Spencer; sisters-in-law Martha McMullen, Jean Spencer, and Barbara Sublet; nephew Tom Scott McMullen; and niece Julie Spencer Krueger.
Jo was employed by Consumers Power Company from 1949 to 1955, then nurtured her husband and son as a dedicated housewife for the next 20 years. In the mid-1970's, Jo decided to go back to work part-time for Memorial Park Cemetery and Allen Harmon Insurance Agency in Battle Creek.
She has been a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church since 1962 and active in Chancel Choir, Food Pantry, and the Missions Commission. She was also a member of the "Kilowatt Kreekers", a local group of Consumers Power retirees.
Jo enjoyed sewing, basket weaving, bicycling, working in her yard, and reading. She also enjoyed spending time with her son and his Siberian Huskies.
She was born on October 14, 1931, Bay City, MI to Walter J. and Kathleen (McGrath) McMullen. Her early childhood years were spent in Bay City where she graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1949.
Jo married Robert L. Spencer, September 13, 1952. Their marriage stood the test of time lasting 47 wonderful years until Bob passed away unexpectedly August 30, 2000. She is survived by her only son, Robert R. Spencer of Battle Creek, sisters-in-laws Rosemary McMullen and Donna Spencer, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; sisters Dorothy Klepser and Maureen McDowell; brothers Walter J. and Tom McMullen; father and mother-in-law Robert M. and Maree Spencer; brothers-in-law William Klepser, Q.J. "Mac" McDowell, Keith and Hugh Spencer; sisters-in-law Martha McMullen, Jean Spencer, and Barbara Sublet; nephew Tom Scott McMullen; and niece Julie Spencer Krueger.
Jo was employed by Consumers Power Company from 1949 to 1955, then nurtured her husband and son as a dedicated housewife for the next 20 years. In the mid-1970's, Jo decided to go back to work part-time for Memorial Park Cemetery and Allen Harmon Insurance Agency in Battle Creek.
She has been a member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church since 1962 and active in Chancel Choir, Food Pantry, and the Missions Commission. She was also a member of the "Kilowatt Kreekers", a local group of Consumers Power retirees.
Jo enjoyed sewing, basket weaving, bicycling, working in her yard, and reading. She also enjoyed spending time with her son and his Siberian Huskies.
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