Vida Nelle "Spence" Carney's Obituary
Vida Nelle Spence Carney age 88 of Pleasant View, TN passed away May 16, 2017. She was born June 11, 1928 and had been widowed since the passing of her husband, Harry Lee Carney, Jr., on January 7, 1979. They were married 32 years.
Vida Nelle, nicknamed “Spence,” is survived by her three sons - Mike (Lisa), Lee (Carol), Bill (Kathi), four grandchildren - Ann Marie, Catherine, Christen and John Carney, a niece - Leedell Stickler (Don) and a nephew - Butch Buchanan (Nancy). Since moving to Pleasant View, Spence had attended Pleasant View United Methodist Church.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, May 19th from 4:00-8:00 PM at Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN 37216, 615-865-1101, www.springhillfh.com. A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 20th at 1:00 PM at Spring Hill Cemetery. Pastor Paul Edwards will be officiating. Spence’s family will serve as pallbearers.
Spence had a heart for helping people and spent her life in service to others. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, she requested memorial donations be made to your favorite church or charity.
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