Velda Mae Spencer, 88, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at High Plains
Retirement Village Assisted Living in Lakin, Kansas. She was born
December 2, 1933, in Pratt County, Kansas, the daughter of Wymer J.
& Lotus L. (Blair) Cartwright.
Velda moved with her family North of Kendall, Kansas when she was a
young child. She attended Kendall elementary schools and later
graduated from Syracuse High School in 1951. On July 21, 1951, she
married Robert Jack Spencer in Syracuse, Kansas. They made their home
on the family farmstead South of Kendall, where Velda was a loving
mother, homemaker, and partner with “Farmer Bob.” Velda was a member of
the Kendall United Methodist Church, the Meno Women’s Group, Syracuse
Bowling League, and served on the Kendall School Board. She enjoyed
spending her time bowling, ceramics, China painting, and sewing.
Survivors include three children Kathy & husband Dave Sampselle
of Taneytown, Maryland, Tammy Spencer of Colorado Springs, Colorado,
and Kyle & wife Karla Spencer of Scott City, Kansas; two
grandchildren Dirk & wife Heather Sampselle and Zachary Spencer; and
two great grandchildren Macayla and Audrey.
Velda is preceded in death by her husband Robert who died on
December 28, 2018. She is also preceded in death by a son Darwin
Spencer; three brothers Edward Dean Cartwright, Lowell Cartwright, &
Ronnie Cartwright; and a sister Ione Harlow.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time, on
Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse, Kansas with
Pastor Larry Alexander officiating. The service may also be viewed on
Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Page. There will be
no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to the Kendall
Alumni or to the Kendall United Methodist Church both in care of the
funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.