Rosalyn Spencer

Rosalyn Mitchen Spencer, 86, native of Crossett, AR and resident of Baton Rouge, La passed away peacefully on March 19, 2015.

The daughter of Roy and Fannie Mitchen, Rosalyn was born in Crossett, Arkansas, graduated from Crossett High School and Harding Christian College in 1951 with a Bachelor Degree in Math. She taught math and married Jack Spencer in May 1957. After Jack's death on March 4, 1974, she worked as a bookkeeper and cared for her parents, Fannie and Roy Mitchen. After their deaths, she did mission work in Czechoslovakia and Latvia. She loved to travel, travelling the world with her father before his death, and sharing extended trips to Europe as well as numerous trips across America with family and friends. In addition to Crossett, she resided in Garland, Texas; Shreveport, Louisiana; and Monticello, Arkansas. She has resided in Baton Rouge since 2006, where she has been a faithful member of the South Baton Rouge Church of Christ, teaching English to Chinese students through the Bible and serving the Church in many capacities.

She is survived by her brother, Joe Mitchen (Jane); her stepsons, Dennis (Marilyn) and Doug (Debbie) Spencer; 7 grandchildren and their spouses; 13 great grandchildren and their spouses; 1 great great grandson; 3 nieces, Diana Jones (Daniel), Linda Brooks (Casey), and Susan Collins (Larry); 3 nephews, James Mitchen (Cynthia), Richard Mitchen (Melanie), Charles Mitchen (Julie); 16 great nieces and nephews; 20 great great nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. She was greatly loved by her whole family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Spencer; parents, Roy and Fannie Mitchen; and nephew, Michael Mitchen.

Family request visitation hours be observed on Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Monday, March 23, 2015 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the South Baton Rouge Church of Christ, 8725 Jefferson Hwy. The funeral service will begin at 10:00am following the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a memorial contribution in memory of Rosalyn Mitchen Spencer to South Baton Rouge Church of Christ, 8725 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, La. 70809.

Rosalyn was a beautiful woman of God who will be more than missed by the family and friends whose lives she embraced. She is epitomized by Scripture....Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all...Proverbs 31:29.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook, leave a personal note to the family or order flowers at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Sunday, March 22, 2015
6:00 pm - 8:00pm

Service

Vistation

South Baton Rouge Church of Christ
8725 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA  70809
Monday, March 23, 2015
9:00 am-10:00 am

Funeral Service

South Baton Rouge Church of Christ
8725 Jefferson Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA  70809
Monday, March 23, 2015
10:00 am

Cemetery

Lacey Cemetery
Lacey, AR  71655