Jean Spence

July 12, 1928 - March 22, 2017

Jean Ball Spence passed away peacefully March 22, 2017. Born in 1928 in Lauderdale County, she attended Union University and was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. For over forty years, she was a faculty member of Crockett and Lauderdale County School systems. A lover of her community, Jean enjoyed bridge, her friends, and especially music. She also dedicated many hours as a Board Member of the Veterans' Museum in Halls; a past Board Member of Western State Mental Health Board in Bolivar, TN; past President of the Halls First United Methodist Women; past Regent of the Fort Prudhomme DAR Chapter in Lauderdale County; and Life Member of Junior Auxillary of Lauderdale County in Ripley, TN. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, William G. Spence,Jr.; parents, Myra and Alvin Ball; and brother Francis Alvin Ball. She is survived by a daughter Susannah Brown(Bill) of Madison, MS., a son Will Spence(Katie) of Crockett County, four grandchildren, Hathaway McMillon(Alex), Guy Spence(Megan), William ( Buck) Brown, and Anna Rodgers(Wes) and four great-grandchildren, Wimberly McMillion, Liam Spence, Reed Rodgers, and Carter Spence. Visitation will be 10:00 to 12:00 with the service to follow at 12:00 on Saturday, March 25th, at First Halls United Methodist Church. The family asks that memorials be sent to First Halls United Methodist Church.