Florence Ione Spencer, 92, of Parsons and formerly of Altamont, passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Elmhaven in Parsons.
Florence Ione Meeks was born on Nov. 1, 1932, to Curtis and Dorothy Faye (McClaflin) Meeks in Sharon. In 1947, she moved with her family to a farm outside of Altamont, where she attended the Old Pioneer School.
On June 9, 1956, Ione married Ernie Spencer in Miami, Oklahoma. The couple lived and raised their family in Altamont. He preceded her in death in 1995.
Ione was a member of the Mound Valley Christian Church since 1947. She loved going to church, raising flowers and plants and bowling. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and playing cards with them was a favorite pastime.
Survivors include four sons, William Spencer and his wife, Denise, of Altamont, Robert Spencer of Altamont, Randy Spencer and his wife, Lee Ann, of Altamont and Charles Spencer and his wife, Renee, of Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law, Darlene Spencer of Mound Valley; 14 grandchildren; numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Green of Altamont.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Spencer; a son, Rick Spencer; a daughter, Shirley Carson; a daughter-inlaw, Pam Spencer; five brothers, Russell Meeks, Lealan Meeks, Gilbert Meeks, Chancey Meeks and Gene Meeks; and two sisters, Mildred Meeks and Dora Jane Meeks.
The service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 9, at the Mound Valley Christian Church. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. Friday until the service begins at the church.
The family suggests memorials to the Mound Valley Christian Church. These may be mailed to or left at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS, 67357.
Leave online condolences at www.forbeshoffman.com.
