Arlette Louise Spence (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Arlette Louise Spence, daughter of William H. Lull, Sr. and Arlene Sims Lull, was born May 21, 1941, in Milford, Massachusetts. She departed this life Monday, April 20, 2015, in her home, near Conway, Missouri, at the age of seventy-three years, ten months, and twenty-nine days.
On May 12, 1960, she was united in marriage to Harold Spence, and to this union one daughter and two sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Daniel Spence; and a sister, Cynthia Furr.
Arlette is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Harold, of the home; a daughter, Brenda Adams, and her husband, Steve, of Poteau, Oklahoma; a son, Ronald Spence, and his wife, Diana, of Stratford, Connecticut; five grandchildren, Steven Thomas, Michael, Natasha, Steven Lee, and Bobby; three great-grandchildren, Meia, Chance, and Trace; a brother, William Lull, Jr., of Boerne, Texas; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born in Massachusetts and was raised in Rhode Island, where she graduated from high school. After she and Harold were married, they made their home in Connecticut for several years. In 1977, they moved to the Conway, Missouri area, where they purchased a farm. Throughout the years, Arlette was devoted homemaker to her husband and family, and also worked for the H. D. Lee Company for several years. She later was employed at McDonald’s in Lebanon for some time.
Arlette made her profession of faith in Christ early in her life and attended Twilight Church near Conway.
In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, camping, and traveling. She liked working in her garden and raising beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed feeding and watching hummingbirds. Her family was very dear to her and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arlette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
A time of visitation will follow the service. Memorial donations to the Twilight Church, may be left at the funeral home.
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