of Bandera, TX
September 11, 1945 - September 6, 2014
Janet Kay Spencer passed away on a peaceful day in the blissful Hill Country of Bandera, Texas on September 6th, 2014, with her family by her side. She can now celebrate her life with God in Heaven. She shared a marriage with Thomas Louis Spencer for 48 years.
She grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas and graduated from Arkansas State University. During her time at ASU she was the President of her sorority Alpha Omega Pi and at the age of 19 was crowned Miss Jonesboro in 1965. She also was the Dream Girl of her husband's, Thomas Louis Spencer, fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. One of the most significant award she received was the Texas Outstanding Young Woman Award in 1975. She worked as an interior designer for many years spanning from Arizona to Texas. She was involved in many community organizations in Bandera and shared a love of reading and gardening with the community. She became a Master Gardener and sat on the Bandera Library Board to exercise her love of gardening and a good book! During her travels and homes she shared a true love of animals from a one-legged fox in Bella Vista, Arkansas; a Longhorn named Big Bill on her Ranch in Bandera, Texas and finally Jimbo and Magee, her Border Collie and parrot.
She is preceded in death by her father, James T. (Bo) Watkins; brother, Thomas Grant Watkins; father-in-law, Marvin Wesley Spencer and her mother-in-law, Juanita Louise Spencer.
She is survived by her husband Thomas Louis Spencer, daughters Katherine Spencer Lee and Sarah Louise Spencer, son Thomas Wesley Spencer, grandchildren Thomas Dylan Spencer and J.L. Smith, mother Sarah ''Bea'' Watkins, sister Candice Lynn Allen, sister-in-law Ginger Marks Watkins and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm on September 9, 2014 at Fisher Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Horner officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery in Bono, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Scudder, Gary Scudder, Jamie Scudder, Mark Watkins, Patrick Watkins, Zachary Watkins, and James Goad.
The family of Thomas Louis Spencer wishes to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to all friends and family, the Peterson Hospice out of Kerrville, Texas, all doctors and nurses at M.D. Anderson with a special thanks to Dr. Kathleen Schmeler, the women and men of the Bandera Library Board, and the congregation of the Fisher Street Methodist Church.
Arrangements are the under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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27 Condolence(s)
Ben Engelby
Thursday, February 26, 2015
One of sweetest people I have ever known. My heart goes out to TL and the Spencer family. I will think of Jan every spring when the day lilies come into bloom, and that is how I will remember her, she was a beautiful flower in my life.
Louis and Sheila Patrick
Friday, February 20, 2015
T. L. and family, Sheila and I are so very sorry to learn of Janet's death. Please be well and be strong. Let her memory warm your hearts.
Barbara Zimmerman
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Spencer family. Jan was a talented, gracious, intelligent, loving, beautiful person... who was always so kind to me, Rest well, Jan Spencer. Hugs to your family and loved ones.
donna vallone
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Dear TL,
The evening I spent with you, your family, and so many of Jan's friends was a wonderful, loving way to celebrate the life of a most amazing lady. The sharing of stories and recounting special times, through laughter and tears was heart warming and a reflection of who Jan was and how she enriched our lives.
I feel blessed to have had Jan as my "special" friend for so many years.
My loving thoughts and prayers remain with you and your family.
Hugs,
Donna
Connie Faulkner Colmer
Friday, September 12, 2014
Jan was as pretty on the inside as she was on the outside.
I am so glad many of our classmates got to enjoy her last year at our reunion. Tommy, you and your family have many wonderful memories to share with each other - God bless!
berkley vallone
Friday, September 12, 2014
Dear Mrs. Spencer,
You never know how much someone has touched your life until the reality is that they are no longer there. You were like a mom to me...inspiring me, loving me and nurturing me as if I were your own daughter. You helped shape the woman I am today. I wish I was able to tell you these things in person. You had such a huge impact on my life and I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. I will never forget the laughs, the hugs, the road trips, the dinners (I make your spaghetti every Sunday for my family), the holidays, and the way you said "Bye". I know you will watching over all of us. All my love, Berkley
Angela Rodosta
Thursday, September 11, 2014
T.L. and family, so sorry to hear about Jan. My prayers for you all.
Sarita Bolton Etter
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Word’s cannot express the sadness I feel for you all dealing with the death of Jan. She was a friend in high school and a joy to be around. May her soul rest in peace, I believe that God will accept her with open arms for all the good she has done while on this earth. I am thinking of you during these difficult times and sending prayers to you all.
Sarita Bolton Etter
Charlotte Maples Hemphill
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Please accept my most sincere condolences for your great loss. I was a classmate of Jan's at JHS. She was a remarkable person and will be missed by many of us.
Don Pagan
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Candy,
I didn't know Jan, but I am deeply saddened by your loss. I didn't find out until last night or I would have been there for you. Please get in touch, would love to catch up on 40 years. Thinking of you and your family.
Don
Kay Mabry Blanchard
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
So sad when i heard about Jan. She was what young girls always wanted to be, pretty, kind and smart. We haven't seen each other in a long time but I have thought of her and others that I grew up with at Fisher St. Church camp was always fun, when she was a counselor. I hope that her family knows how much she will be missed and remembered by old friends. Candy and Ms Bea please let me know if i can help in any way
Jeanne Ratliff Dobbs
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
My condolences to the Spencer family in your loss of Jan. She was a remarkable young woman at JHS where we were classmates, and we will all miss seeing her at some future reunion of the Class of 1963, JHS.
Terry Terrell (JHS 63)
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
I am very sorry to hear of Jan's passing, I extend my heart felt condolence to all of her
family and to many of my classmates that are grieving for her now.
Mary Beth Patterson
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
I admired and adored Jan. She was my mentor Love and respect are not enough words to describe my feelings for her. The Spencer family is a family for me and my husband Ron. God bless you all. God bless you always.
Jan Barrow
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
T.L., Sarah and Wes – I am very sorry to have learned of Jan’s passing. My hope is that all the wonderful memories of Jan as a wife, a partner and a Mom will bring peace and comfort through the years. She was an awesome lady.
Lenore Barkley
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Jan was a special lady. Love and condolences to Mrs. Watkins, Tommy and family.
Bob & Mary Jo Gibson
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
We were classmates of Jan's brother Tom and remember Janet. Please accept our condolences for your loss. She was a very talented and loved person. Ginger, we still think of Tom and remember what a great guy he was.
Bob and Mary Jo
Vilas Elder
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Dear Tom,
So very sorry about Jan. Have thought of the two of you many times over the years and wondered where you were. I had forgotten Jan was a Jonesboro native. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids during this time.
If there is time I would love to see you and catch up. My cell phone is 870-351-8493.
Your old roommate,
Vilas
Kathey Arnette
Monday, September 8, 2014
Tommy, Kitten, Sarah, Wes, Candy and Mrs. Watkins, family and friends,
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God soon replace your tears, pain and sadness with sweet memories of your beautiful wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend.
Suzanne Sawyer Hinton
Monday, September 8, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. She was one of my best friends in high school. Such a sweet, sweet spirit. I am very sad today.
Bill "Sonny" Foster
Monday, September 8, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Jan's family. Our families went to the same church and brother Tom was a classmate. Jan will be missed by everyone.
Gary and Judy Oelsen
Monday, September 8, 2014
We were sorry to learn of Jan's passing. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you!
Paul and Barbara Gentzkow
Monday, September 8, 2014
Katherine and John,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul and Barbara Gentzkow
Cheryl Smith
Monday, September 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathy go out to the entire family.
What an amazingly strong and brave woman to have endured what she went through for so long and still managed to always greet you with a warm smile and positive attitude. A true inspiration to the many lives she has touched.
You will be missed Jan, but never forgotten!
Love and prayers to all...
John and Cheryl Smith
Rebetta Gillesoie
Sunday, September 7, 2014
To the entire family: I have loved Jan since I met her in 1965 when I was 11. I so looked up to her for her beauty and grace! Just seeing her name printed here brings on a sadness that we had all hoped would never come, But Heaven has gained a beautiful soul that will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and loving nature. I am thankful she is now free of pain, whole and beautiful, and reunited with her brother, father, grandparents and other family and friends who passed before her. May God ease your pain and bring you comfort.
Ginny Foster
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Sending deepest condolences to T.L. & family. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Tina Vangilder
Sunday, September 7, 2014
Bea, Candy, Kitten, and all the family,
My deepest condolences go out to you all during this time. Jan was a beautiful soul who lived life to the fullest and then fought the good fight. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel, but she will live forever in your hearts and memories.
Much love,
Tina & Brooks,
Kay & Nancy