Edith L. Spencer – Browns

Edith Lorraine Spencer, 91, of Browns, IL passed from this life to the next on October 3, 2018 at Oakview Heights in Mt. Carmel, IL.

 

She was born September 4, 1927 in East St. Louis, IL to “Mollie” Mary R.E. (Berry) and Valentine Moody. She married Dee Spencer on November 4, 1944 at her parents’ home in Browns, and they shared almost 74 years together. Dee preceded her in death on September 2, 2018.

 

Lorraine served for several years on the election board at Browns and was on the Browns Cemetery Board. She was a lifelong member of the Browns United Methodist Church and was the most loving wife, mother, and grandmother imaginable.

 

She is survived by her children (in order of their birth): Ted (Wendy) Spencer of Crestview, FL, Elaine (Don) Frankland of Bloomington, IN, Tony (Kimberly) Spencer of Fairfield, IL and Doug (Stephanie) Spencer of Browns, IL; 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

 

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; a grandson, Michael Kevin Spencer; two sisters and five brothers.

 

Visitation will be Monday, October 8, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home in Albion. The funeral service will be held at noon at the funeral home with burial to follow at the Browns Cemetery.

 

Memorials may be made to the Browns Cemetery Fund, and envelopes will be available at the service.

 

Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

 

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.