Frances Cecelia Spence
September 9, 1915 ~ May 3, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD, with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
Frances Cecelia Spence, 95 of Bushwood, MD, died Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born September 9, 1915 in Ellicott City, MD, she was the daughter of the late Harry W. and Margaret M. Chambers Lord. She was the wife of the late George W. Spence, Jr. whom she married on June 6, 1936 in Westminster, MD, Mr. Spence preceded her in death on June 3, 1995. Mrs. Spence is survived by her children; Margaret ”Peggy” Guy (Jackie) of Mechanicsville, MD, James W. Spence (Joyce) of Bushwood, MD, Robert “Harry” Spence (Maxine) of Mechanicsville, MD, and Alan T. Spence (Jackie) of St. Mary’s City, MD, survived by 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren, Mrs. Spence was also the foster parent of numerous children. In addition to her husband Mrs. Spence was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Elaine Guy and 11 brothers and sisters. Frances was a homemaker. She had worked for many years at Dynard Elementary School in food service. Even though she was 95, she lived independently until recent weeks. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 6, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 10:00AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Guy, Jr., Craig Spence, Jay Spence, Mark Spence, Bobby Guy, and Jon Spence. Honorary Pallbearers will be Judy Copsey, Valerie Smiley, Diane Lacey, J.R. Guy, Jerry Spence, Kim Nelson, Kristie Norris, and Andrea Spence. Contributions may be made in memory of Frances Cecelia Spence to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Roof Fund, 23070 Maddox Rd., Bushwood, MD 20618. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD
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“Spence Family Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our prayers are with you at this time of grief.”
“We are so sorry to hear about Mrs. Spence. She will be missed by many.”
“The whole Spence family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Aunt Peggy, Uncle Jackie and Family, How difficult it must be for you all. My love and prayers go out to each of you. Karen”
“Dear Spence Family, So sorry about the loss of your dear mother. We have known her since grade school and what a lovely lady she was. Sacred Heart Church in Bushwood has lost an icon and we will miss not seeing her in the front pew each week. Please know that all of you and your families will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. In Friendship,”
“Harry, Maxine and family, we were very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Son and Elaine Wood”
“I remember Mrs. Spence from many years ago when she and her family lived in St. Inigoes. My sympathy to all the family. May she rest in peace. With sincere thoughts and prayers…….”
“To All the Spence Families: My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to ALL of you. Mrs. Spence will dearly be missed. May you find comfort in knowing that “Frances” is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and good times as it will help get past all of the days ahead. God Bless you ALL.”
“May The Good Lord Bless Each and Every One of You, Mrs. Spence and My Mother worked together In The School Catferia for a couple Of years she was a fine Lady May She Rest In Peace and God be with You All.”
“So sorry to hear about your loss. The whole Spence family is in my thoughts & prayers.”
“Andrea, I am so sorry about the loss of your grandmother, may her memories bring a smile to your face!”
“Dear Jimmy, Harry Alan and Peggy Offering our sincere condolence from myself and the Wood Family. Jimmy Wood: Wash D.C. 20015”
“Dear Mr.Spence and Family:May God comfort you during your time of sorrow. Although you loved your Mother very much,know that God loved her more.As Mrs. Spence takes her eternal rest may God Bless her soul and Bless the Family she cherished. “
“My condolence goes out to the Spence family; your mother (grandmother) was a wonderful woman. I remember her when I attended Dynard Elementary School she was always pleasant. My prayers are with you and your family.”
“My prayers are with your family, it is hard to lose a loved one. May God comfort you’ll.”
“So sorry to hear about your Mother. She must have been a wonderful Mother as she raised a wonderful group of children. My heartfelt sympathy to all of you and your Mom will be in our thoughts and prayers. Louis”
“To the Spence Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Harry and Allen, So sorry to hear about your Mom, she lived a wonderful life.”
“We were so lucky that we got to meet her a few years ago. She will always be in our prayers. “
“I rember your mom as a boy growing up in Chaptico. All the foster children she loved and took such very good care off. She was always so gentle and kind. There is now another angel in heaven.”
“Harry and Alan, Jim and I just were made aware of the loss of your Mother. We wish to express our deepest sympathies to you and pray for God to comfort you in the coming days. Take care and God Bless your family.”