Obituary of Norma Spence

Of Mt. Morris, age 89, died Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at Maplewoods Manor. The funeral service will take place 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Martin Funeral, Cremation & Tribute Services in Mt. Morris. Pastor Butch Martin will officiate. Burial will take place in Kanawha Valley Memorial Garden in West Virginia, Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 11:00am; Pastor Jim Browning will officiate. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be directed to the Relay For Life of Clio. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Norma was born November 21, 1922, in Kayford, West Virginia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Ethel (Darby) Wilson. She and Carl Spence were united in marriage January 24, 1939, in Kayford, West Virginia. Norma was a "coal miner's daughter" born and raised in Kayford , West Virginia. She worked hard with no time for fun as a child. She was able to bring up her family during hard times and provide them with a home. Her faith never waivered in God no matter her hardships. She was compassionate for people, always gave when she didn't have to give and was never afraid to show her love with her generous hugs and kisses. She was always requested to sing at funerals and everyone's favorite was "Just a closer walk with Thee." Norma leaves to cherish her memory, son, Charles D. and wife, Irene Spence; daughter, Patricia Ann and husband, Douglas Bloomfield; daughter-in-law, Sandra Spence; six grandchildren, Rose Morgan, Charlene Spence, David Spaulding, Lisa Wagner, Sam Spence and Susan Hradecky; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; one sister, Leona Stanley; three brothers, Carl, Clarence and Jimmy Wilson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; son, Henry Spence; and seven brothers. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Staff of Maplewoods Manor for the excellent care and love they gave to Norma.