Tommie Sue Spicer

Mrs. Tommie Sue Mays Spicer, age 87, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 22, 2018 with family by her side.Mrs. Spicer was born February 1, 1931 in Denver, Humphreys County, TN (near Plant TN), the youngest child of Hugh Hedge and Hattie Mae Mays. She attended Porch Reed School. She gave her life to the Lord at an early age.She was united in marriage to Robert Nathaniel Spicer on November 8, 1947. Their union was blessed with 5 children. This union continued until his death June 10, 1995. She is also preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and 3 grandsons.She was baptized on December 27, 2003 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses, and remained a faithful servant until her death. She considered each day a blessing from her Heavenly Father, and believed in the hope of one day living in a beautiful paradise earth free of problems, pain, death and sorrow.Revelation 21:3,4Her amazing life is filled with precious memories now left to the family who will miss her so much...2 sons: Robert Nathaniel Spicer Jr (Alice), Hendersonville TN; Robin Scott Spicer Sr (Sandy), Waverly TN...3 daughters: Mattie S. Yokley (Henry), Jacksonville FL; Linda J. Hall (Phil), Nashville TN; Wendy J. Mills (Dewayne), Middletown DE...12 Grandchildren: Dedric and Chad (Henry Nathan-deceased) Yokley; Larry and Juan (Phillip and Phellepe'-deceased) Hall; Jamie and Kevin Spicer; Robin Scott Spicer Jr; Krista and Katlyn Mills...20 great-grandchildren; devoted lifetime friends Joe and Virginia Napier; devoted nurse Missy Toure; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends."Mrs. Tommie" could fill a room with fun and laughter. She always had a beautiful smile and a funny story to tell. Her wit, wisdom, and talents were know throughout the community--catering, housekeeping, school bus driver, sports parent. She was much loved and respected by the many people she came in contact with. To the grandkids and great-grandkids, she was affectionately known as "TAE TAE". For her children, she was their rock, their strength, their "Momma Dear". She loved to write and especially about the history of her family. She always kept a positive outlook on life.Visitation for Mrs. Spicer will be Friday, July 22, 2018 from 11:00 AM until service time at 2:00 PM at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home, Waverly, Tennessee.