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Obituary
Vera Fayrene Clinton Spence took leave for her eternal rest
peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 in the hometown of her birth
Austin, Texas at Heritage Park Nursing Center. She was born on
August 7, 1932 and was the only child of the late Lola Beatrice Smith
and Tom Clinton (both deceased). She attended Austin Public Schools
and graduated from the original L. C. Anderson High School in 1948.
While in high school, she was one of the star drum majorettes with
the Anderson High School marching band. She later received a
Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1953 from Tillotson College (now
Huston-Tillotson University) and graduated with the honors of Cum
Laude. While in college she met and married her college sweetheart
William Spence (deceased). They later moved to San Antonio, Texas
to pursue their careers and raise a family. From this union, two sons
were born - Gary and Stan (deceased).
Mother Spence served as an educator in the San Antonio Independent
School District for 30 plus years before her retirement in 1984. She
also worked part-time for the Northeast Independent School District.
Later on, she worked part-time as an ESL instructor for several years
at the Defense Language Institute at Lackland Air Force Base where
her husband had worked until his retirement.
She was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church and joined
under the Rev. S. H. James and was supportive of all pastors. Her
church work consisted of working with Women's Missionary Society
and serving as a delegate to church conferences on the local, district,
and national levels before her health began to fail. She also was a
faithful and devoted member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. -
San Antonio Chapter for over 36-plus years.
She leaves to cherish her memory: Gary Spence (son), grandson
Danny Spence, nieces and nephews - Helen Coleman Roberts (Larry),
Carla Gregg Scales, Wally Keith Spence, Sharon Spence, Deborah
Spence Burleson, Tommie (Speedy) L. Gregg, Jr., Terry and Austin
Gregg, Willie B. Harrison, life-long family friends Michael Hurd and
Arlene Youngblood, and a host of numerous friends and relatives.Order of Celebration
Prelude
Musician
Processional "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" Ministers and Family
Opening Statement Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson
Hymn of Celebration "Just A Closer Walk With Thee"
Congregation
I am weak, but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I'll be
satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.
Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who
with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.Scripture Readings
Old Testament Psalm 121 Rev. Lowell Johnson
New Testament: Matthew 5:4-12 Rev. John Sanders
Selection "How Great Thou Art" Comforters Choir
Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson
Resolution Deacon Alley Jackson
Second Baptist Church
Remarks (Please limit to 2 minutes) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Karen Douglas, Soror
Selection "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" Arlene L. Youngblood
Eulogy " Come To Me" Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson
Text: "All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man
knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father,
save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come
unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you
rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and
lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is
easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:27-30Recessional
Postlude"Marching to Zion"
Musician
****Repast will follow immediately after the home-going service****
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