Obituary

Lynda Williams Spencer, 80, of Chesterfield, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert O. (“R.O.”) Spencer, Jr.; granddaughter, Heather Moorefield; and parents, Floyd S. and Susie M. Williams.

She is survived by her son, Allan L. Spencer and his wife, Angela; daughter, Sharon S. Moorefield and her husband, Willie. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Lauren, Dallas, Suzanne Spencer, Colby, Jordan, and Carter Moorefield; great-granddaughter, Lila Hughes; sister-in-law, Nancy Primm and her husband, Larry, of Prattville, AL. The family would like to give special thanks to her cherished caregiver, Wendy Ridenhour.

Lynda was born in Charlotte, NC, but moved to Richmond, VA in 1952. She attended Thomas Dale High School in Chester, VA. She worked for Reynolds Metal Company for 36 years and retired in 2000.  She then joined her husband by working full-time with him in the management of Spencer Trucking, Inc., a petroleum transport company in 1995. Upon her husband’s death in 2010, Lynda assumed full ownership of Spencer Trucking, Inc., and continued to operate the business with the assistance of her son.

She was an active member of Beulah United Methodist Church since 1978. She also taught the Word Seekers Sunday School Class there for almost 25 years. This group was special to her and like an extended family. She participated in a neighborhood Bridge group that had been meeting monthly for over 50 years.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 1 at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Route 10). The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 2 at Beulah United Methodist Church at 6930 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield, VA at. A Reception will immediately follow the funeral service.  Interment at Sunset Memorial Park will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Beulah United Methodist Church at 6930 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23237, and/or the American Cancer Society.