Harriet Virginia Spence, age 71, of Demopolis, Alabama, died Nov. 25, 2016 at her home.
She was born Aug. 31, 1945 in Selma, Alabama to George C. Spence Sr. and Clara Mae Spence.
She attended First United Methodist Church in Demopolis and in Robertsdale, Alabama.
Miss Spence was a retired teacher of 40 years, having taught physical education and health, she coached softball, basketball and volleyball, and was a cheerleader sponsor.
She received her bachelor's degree from Livingston University and her master's degree in 1975 at the University of South Alabama. She was a member of the Phi Mu Sorority at Livingston University, and was a member of the Robertsdale High School Hall of Fame in 2000. She was also a member of ADK Teachers Honor Society, an Alabama Beta Upsilon Educator of the Year in 2007.
She is survived by her niece, Jennifer (Frankie) Spence Overstreet; two nephews, John Benjamin (Tracy) Spence and Jeffrey Lee (Elizabeth) Spence; seven great-nephews, Allen Overstreet, Spence Overstreet, Tyler Overstreet, Sam Herport, Douglas Cooper, Elliott Thrasher and Finn Spence; two great-nieces, Pam Bourgeois and Reagan Spence.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George C. Spence Sr. and Clara Mae Spence; and her brother, George C. Spence Jr.
Funeral services were held at Demopolis First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Willis officiating.
Burial was at Paynes Chapel Cemetery in Dixons Mills, Alabama.
Active pallbearers were Frankie Overstreet, Spence Overstreet, Tyler Overstreet, Jeffrey Spence, Benjie Spence, Allen Overstreet.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Demopolis First United Methodist Church Elevator Fund, or to the Spina Bifida Association, 1600 Wilson Blvd. Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22209.
Condolences may be offered at www.obryantchapelfh.com.
Arrangements by O'Bryant Chapel Funeral Home in Linden, Alabama.
