Geneva Carol (Greer) Spencer

Geneva Carol Spencer age 68, of Lansing passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Spencer was born in Ashe County on Monday, September 19, 1955 to the late Charles Victor and Agnes Ham Greer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, two brothers, Marvin Lester Greer, Eddie Dean Greer, two sisters, Linda Kay Tedder and Judy Ann Poe.

Geneva was known for her servant’s heart and hospitality, often expressed through her signature spaghetti and yeast rolls. She loved cooking large meals and her door was always open to family and friends. She retired from Ashe County Schools and was a faithful member of Sturgills Baptist Church. She and her dear friend and sister-in-law, Freida Barker, were instrumental in reviving the Helton Community Center. Geneva kept her family close and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Mrs. Spencer is survived by: husband, Kenneth Spencer, one son, Greg Spencer (Crystal) of West Jefferson, two daughters, Kelly Witherspoon (Mario) of Purlear and Mandy Walls (David) of West Jefferson, two brothers, James Robert Greer (Janice) of Kannapolis, and Richard Glen Greer (Carol) of Lansing, four sisters, Lenna Virginia Rineair of Georgia, Mary Delphia Block (Michael) of California, Ella Mae Shepherd (Ralph) of Winston Salem, and Georgia Greer of West Jefferson, two grandchildren, Gregory Spencer, Chloe Witherspoon, two brothers in law, Danny Tedder and Roger Poe; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel at 2:00pm with Rev. Lloyd Day and Pastor Michael Greer officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencer Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends  from 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Spencer Cemetery fund c/o Larry Spencer, 383 Helton Creek Road, Lansing, NC 28643.