Rubye was the wife of Terrel Ford Spencer, Jr. She was active in the family-owned Otasco Store in Warren, and played a supporting role in her husband's timber and cattle business. She had an appreciation for beauty and was well-known for her love of antiques, and her decorating skills. However, her proudest accomplishment was her role as loving wife and homemaker; her greatest joy was being a grandmother and great-grandmother.
She and her husband were long-time members of First Baptist Church in Monticello before moving their membership to Ladelle Baptist Church in their later years.
Preceding her in death was her loving husband of 65 years, Terrel Ford Spencer, Jr; her beloved son, Terrel Ford Spencer, III; a brother, Cecil W. "Buck" Ferguson; and a sister, Lena Ferguson Jeffers.
Survivors include her daughter, Sarah Alice Spencer of Monticello; three granddaughters, Karen Denise Kolb-Spencer of Monticello, Susan Denise Spencer of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and Rebecca Lee Spencer Schultz and husband Christopher of Waukesha, Wisconsin; three great-grandchildren, Matthew Ford Spencer of Monticello, Lillian Mary Grace Schultz and Zachary Spencer Schultz both of Waukesha, Wisconsin; one brother, Brown W. Ferguson and wife Clara of Lonoke; one sister, Beatrice Foster of Somerville, Tennessee; a daughter-in-law, Mary Anne Kulp Spencer of Williams Bay, Wisconsin; a brother-in-law, Edgar Winston Spencer and his wife Elizabeth, of Virginia, and their daughters.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 29, 2014 at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Wilkerson and Rev. Kenny Martin officiating.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Spencer, Ray Ferguson, Ricky Carpenter, Ryan McRae, David Booth and Mike McManus.
Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Sunday at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Arkansas Baptist Home for Children in Monticello, P O Box 427, Monticello, AR 71657 or Heifer International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202-2863.
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support, with a special thank you to Arkansas Hospice for the excellent assistance they provided in her care.
Condolences(13)
Arthur Walmsley
Stuttgart, AR Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Please accept these belated condolences concerning Miss Rubye passing. She was a friend of my mothers. I will be forever grateful to her for being a friend to Mother.Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, TX Monday, September 29, 2014 How sad it is to loose those whom we love. May God give you peace and comfort in the loss of your dear one. My prayers are with you all. With love & sympathy,Janice Gladden Wiggam
Janis Sweet Burt Smith
Malvern, AR Monday, September 29, 2014 I was very saddened to see that your mother had passed away. Though it has been many years since I last saw her, she was the epitome of a lady. She made me welcome when I came to visit. She was a very gracious and Christina lady. I remember sitting in the living room, before bedtime, and she would read Bible verses and discuss their meaning, a small Bible study each night. I know that you will miss her so very much, and I wish you peace in the Lord. I remember our friendship all those years ago, and they are very precious memories.Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Sunday, September 28, 2014 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. Rubye will be missed by many but most of all by her family.Paula Pendergrass allen
Little rock, AR Sunday, September 28, 2014 With much love and many prayers from your Little Rock family may the good memories sustain you through the coming daysMuch love to each of you
Mildred Pendergrass
Billy Pendergrass
Paula Pendergrass
Steven Pendergrass.
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Fountain hill, AR Sunday, September 28, 2014 I am so sorry to the family for your loss..Your mother, grandmother, aunt,sister whatever the case...Ruby was a special friend to me,I don't think she missed a day calling me several times a day..She will be missed greatly by me, but I know that she is rejoicing in Heaven with The Lord ..So until we meet again friend, love an prayers to the familyJames Meeks
Milo, AR Sunday, September 28, 2014 Alice, Karen, Matthew and the rest of the Spencer Family: Mrs. Spencer was such a wonderful Southern Christian Lady that will be missed, our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jimmy, James, Jamie and Nick MeeksLinda Dixon
Arkadelphia, AR Saturday, September 27, 2014 Karen, she is imprinted on your soul forever. Her memory will not fade from your consciousness, but will continue with you as long as you live. You will see her face and hear her voice every day and with each decision you make. Praise God, her legacy is a positive one for you and your son. Godspeed to Memo. God's abiding grace to her family.Rebecca Schultz
Waukesha, WI Saturday, September 27, 2014 I will always cherish the very fond memories that were made at Memo's farm.i grew up loving my many visits there and how special Memo made me feel.She will be truly missed.Susan McGlaughlin
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 27, 2014 We are praying..Love, SusanMary Anne (Bunny) Spencer
Williams Bay, WI Saturday, September 27, 2014 Sadly missedJudy Hatley Sipes
Little Rock, AR Saturday, September 27, 2014 Remembering your family in my prayers.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, September 26, 2014 Mrs. Rubye was a very special lady! She was elegant in speech and actions. She has gone to meet her Lord.Kenny will certainly miss his talks with her. Our lives are better for having known her.