To those I loved, and those who loved me
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years. 
I gave you my love, you can only guess,
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near,
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and a
“Welcome Home.”

                                                       Author Unknown

Frances R. Spencer, 93, of Mexico, died at 12:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Bluffs Nursing Home in Columbia where she had been a resident for a short time.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at 11:30 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church in Mexico with the Rev. Terry Kukuk officiating. A reception will follow in the Activities Hall of the church. Pickering Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. Spencer was born on July 26, 1909, in Daytona Beach, Florida, a daughter of Clarence M. and Louise Frances (Mannel) Rogers. On Feb. 19, 1942, in Daytona Beach, she married E. H. “Spence” Spencer, who died on Aug. 14, 1997. She was a graduate of Alfred University, Alfred, New York, and had worked as an occupational therapist.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gary Easton (Myra), Springfield, Va.; a son, David Spencer, Columbia; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Eight brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

She attended the First Presbyterian Church in Mexico.

The family suggests memorials to the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico and respectfully requests no flowers. Memorials may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

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