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Obituary For Lois Marjorie Spence

Obituary Lois Marjorie Spence, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, January 10, 1940 to her parents Enid Ellis and Egbert Aston Thompson. She was a Christian and a staunch lover of Christ Jesus and the Gospel. Her religious house was Church of God in Christ. In addition, Lois attended Crescent College in Kingston, Jamaica where she studied Stenography, Typing and Pitman Shorthand and ultimately worked for a period of time as a Stenographer. In July 18, 1962, at the young age of 21, Lois married the love of her life and best friend, Sinley Martin Spence who was also a 20 year old young man. Before her transition to God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth Lois and Sinley were married for 57 Wonderful Years. Once married, Lois left the workforce and dedicated her life to raising and caring for her family, becoming a homemaker; a wife and nurturing mother. Though very young Lois never waiver in the care and love of her children and husband; her family was her love, her life, her focus! In July 1980, Lois and her husband gathered their young children, who ranged between ages 7 to 13 and moved to the United States. At which time, she returned to the workforce as a healthcare nurses aide, working laboriously at Broward Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for about 40 years. Lois loved cooking and "love" was the secret ingredient that went into every meal she prepared for her family. I often said my mother missed her calling, because the quality, taste, texture, smell and appearance of meals were of such supreme quality that, that had to be what God intended her to do, smile. Her cooking appeased the senses and stimulated the appetite in such ways that your mouth would drule and eyes water (Lol). I often told my mom, "Mama, you really missed your calling. There is no Jamaican restaurant out there that I've tasted their foods both in the past or present that tops yours. You should have owned and ran your own Jamaican cuisine restaurant." She would just smile and lean her head in a nod as if to say, is that right? We are eternally grateful to Almighty God from Whom she came and to Whom she has returned for the Life, Love and Gift of Lois Marjorie Spence; a wife, a mother, a sister, an aunt, a friend. She's forever missed and never forgotten! . Children’s name: Patrick Oliver Spence, Andrea Spence, Ziya Shernett Muhammad, Wayne Spence; Grand Child: Yahdaiyah Muhammad; Great Grandchildren: YaDyana Kaliyah Muhammad, Kamari Kaleeb Muhammad, Kamiyah Barbara-ann Muhammad, Jah'sin Eden Muhammad. Her loving Siblings: Roy Ancel Thompson, Cecil Anthony Thompson, Hope Woli, Daisy Patricia Thompson, and Mary Joan Thompson (Joan Thompson passed away) and each of their wives, children and grandchildren along with other relatives, and loved ones.

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Condolences to all loved ones during these difficult days. May your fond memories be comforting as you reflect on happier days. We are assured at Isaiah 25:8 that God will swallow up death forever and wipe all tears from eyes. That is a wonderful time for us all to look forward. I am sorry for your loss.

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