Spencer, M.

Family/Spouse: McGee, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: SPEN.W001
• _FGRAVE: 27822398

William married Kesterson, Thelma Marie. Thelma (daughter of Kesterson, Clovis Riley 'Clove' and Pixley, Carrie M.) was born on 15 Mar 1917 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 May 2010 in Flora Healthcare Center, Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 1 Jun 2010 in Dillman Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: KEST.T001
• _FGRAVE: 53130556
• Funeral: 1 Jun 2010, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Thelma Marie Spencer Dunahee, 93, of Clay City, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010, at Flora Healthcare in Flora.

Mrs. Dunahee was born March 15, 1917, in Sailor Springs, the daughter of Clove R. and Carrie (Pixley) Kesterson. She married William Spencer. He preceded her in death December 31, 1972. She married Hancel Dunahee and preceded her in death also.

She operated an upholstery business, and was a caregiver and homemaker. She was a member of Sailor Springs Christian Church, Home Extension Association, Past President of Clay County Farm Bureau Women's Committee, Eastern Star, Garden Club and 4-H leader.

Mrs. Dunahee is survived by her son, John Spencer; granddaughters, Michelle McGee, Christina Hannel, and Bridget Spencer; great-grandchildren, Madison, Jaydon, Jazzlyn, Jackson and Kayden; several stepgrandchildrern and great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Rajean Spencer.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Spencer; husband, Hancel Dunahee; parents, Clover and Carrie Kesterson; and brother, Leroy Kesterson.

Services were held at Summers-Kistler funeral home with Pastor Neal Kenley officiating.

Burial will be in Dillman Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

Memorials may be made to Flora Public Library or donor's choice.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: KEST.C001
• _FGRAVE: 22454252

Notes:

Census:
Widowed

Clovis married Pixley, Carrie M.. Carrie was born in Sep 1888 in Illinois; died on 6 Jun 1938 in Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PIXL.C001
• _FGRAVE: 22453660

Notes:

Died:
She died as a result of a tragic accident June 6, 1938 in Sailor Springs.

Mr. Kesterson had been cultivating in the field when he was summoned by Mrs. Kesterson who needed him at home. When he arrived he tied the team of horses to the garden fence and for some unknown reason the team suddenly broke away from the fence and circled the barn lot.

Mrs. Kesterson was standing in front of a parked auto for protection from the runaways when the team, dragging the cultivator, swung it around striking the rear of the car and pulling it up over her.

The car struck the victim, she fell with her limbs being forced up between the axle and springs, her body twisted as she suffered what would prove to be fatal injuries.