Belle Spencer Tawney
July 20, 1924 - January 14, 2021
Belle Spencer Tawney, 96, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. She was born July 20, 1924 in Bassett, to the late Grover Cleveland Spencer and Mary Elizabeth Ingram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Elwood Tawney; sisters, Betty Mae Case and Ann Louise Lackey; and brothers, Benton Spencer, Rob Spencer and Albert “Squirrely” Spencer. She had been employed by Lacy Manufacturing for 20 years; she was a member of Rich Acres Christian Church since 1987, and was a former member of Blackberry Baptist Church and Pleasant Grove Christian Church. She was trained at Shackleford Hospital in Nursing. Mrs. Tawney is survived by her daughter, Barbara Tawney; son, David Tawney (Linda); and five grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Roselawn Burial Park, with Pastor Tim Hunt officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rich Acres Christian Church, 422 Mountain View Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112 Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
Belle Spencer Tawney, 96, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Mulberry Creek Assisted Living. She was born July 20, 1924 in Bassett, to the late Grover Cleveland Spencer and Mary Elizabeth Ingram. In addition to her parents,... View Obituary & Service Information