Thelma Spencer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thelma Spencer was born October 10, 1933 in Louisa, Virginia to the union of Harry Wallace and Beatrice Daniel. At an early age she moved with her family to Richmond, where she attended Richmond Public School. It was in Richmond where she met her beloved husband, William Spencer. They were married on August 1, 1953. She was a great wife. In this union after moving to Chicago, she gave birth to three children: Iris (Herman), Gail (Michael), and Anthony. She was a loving and kind mother. She worked hard to care for the family she loved. Thelma worked at Marshall Field's. She retired from there after many years of service. She also enjoyed baking, good food, shopping with friends, and her beloved daughters. She enjoyed sitting and talking with her devoted husband and son. She especially enjoyed being in the ministry with her Christian sisters. Thelma Spencer dedicated her life to Jehovah God on March 9, 2002. She enjoyed spreading the good news of Jehovah’s Kingdom as well as other Bible truths. She faithfully attended her Christian Meetings as her health allowed. She developed special friendships within the congregation. Thelma was a woman of faith. She loved and believed God’s promise as highlighted at Revelation 21:4, “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” She faithfully served Jehovah until February 9, 2020 when she fell asleep in death. She leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted husband: William; three children: Iris, Gail, and Anthony (Tony); ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; brothers: John and Wallace Daniel; sisters: Evelyn Murphy and Pauline Marshall; and a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

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Thelma Spencer

October 10, 1933 - February 9, 2020