Florence Ione Spencer

Florence Ione Spencer, 92, of Parsons and formerly of Altamont, passed away the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at ElmHaven East in Parsons.

Florence Ione Meeks was born on November 1, 1932, to Curtis and Dorothy Faye (McClaflin) Meeks in Sharon, Kansas.  In 1947, she moved with her family to a farm outside of Altamont, where in her younger years, she attended the Old Pioneer School.

On June 9, 1956, Ione and Ernie Spencer were united in marriage in Miami, Oklahoma.  The couple lived and raised their family in Altamont.  He preceded her in death in 1995.

Ione was a member of the Mound Valley Christian Church since 1947.  She loved going to church, raising flowers and plants and bowling.  Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her family and playing cards with them was a favorite pastime.

Survivors include:

Four sons – William Spencer and his wife, Denise, of Altamont, Kansas

Robert Spencer of Altamont, Kansas

Randy Spencer and his wife, Lee Ann, of Altamont, Kansas

Charles Spencer and his wife, Renee, of Oklahoma

Daughter-in-law – Darlene Spencer of Mound Valley, Kansas

14 Grandchildren

Numerous great and great-great-grandchildren

One sister – Dorothy Green of Altamont, Kansas

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Spencer; one son, Rick Spencer; one daughter, Shirley Carson; one daughter-in-law, Pam Spencer; five brothers, Russell Meeks, Lealan Meeks, Gilbert Meeks, Chancey Meeks, and Gene Meeks; and two sisters, Mildred Meeks and Dora Jane Meeks.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Mound Valley Christian Church.  Burial will follow at the Mt, Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont.  The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 a.m., Friday, until the service begins.

Memorials are suggested to the Mound Valley Christian Church.  These may be mailed to or left at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.