Birth date: Nov 14, 1958 Death date: Jan 31, 2023
SPENCER, Martha J., age 64, of Lebanon and formerly of Oregonia, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Looking at old photos in black and white, surrounded by nine older siblings, you can quickly fi Read Obituary
How surreal it is to see your name listed in the obituaries. It hit me right after I spoke at your service that I mostly spoke of the people in your life, everyone else. I don't think I talked about who you really were. I didn't say how funny you were, how giving. I don't know if I said how much you loved your kids and how that love taught us that we should also love ourselves.
I still catch myself wanting to call you right away any time something happens or I hear big news. You were my teacher, my mentor, and my best friend. My mother. I will never forget you, and I know I will see you again. You are with your son and with Jesus. Though my heart aches, as you used to say of Paul, if you could come back now, you wouldn't. For everything you did for me, mom, I am thankful. For the sacrifices you made for me, I am thankful. For everything you gave to me, I am thankful. For your unconditional love and support, I am so thankful.
Until we meet again, beloved mother
Such a sad day when this great warrior left this world. She was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. She loved with a fierce passion. I was always so glad to talk to her. I'll always remember how her and my brother Paul would smile and smile some more when together. He always lived her. They were like 2 hippies. I'll never forget when she found out dad was dying of cancer. She came to see him and brought him donuts and coffee. They were sitting at the table in the dining room just talking like they'd just seen each other. I showed up while she was still there. I was thrilled to see them. Dad was really happy. That's the kind of person she was. She wanted him to know she still cared. Ppl all never stopped loving Martha. Misty you've suffered so much loss in your young life. I love you dearly.
Martha was a very special lady who inspired me through her faith in God. She always had kind words to say and a smile to brighten the day. I will miss her!
