Juanita Spencer

Juanita DuBard Spencer, 84, of Chattanooga, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at her home. She was born Aug. 4, 1933, in Spartanburg, S.C., to the late Robert and Gladys DuBard. She was a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved gardening, politics, Christmas and her family. She was a Registered Nurse in Rock Hill, S.C., and most recently with Portamedic in Chattanooga. Mrs. Spencer was a true friend who was always willing to help friends, neighbors and others in need. Her husband, Ralph Earl Spencer and brother, Bobby DuBard preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Dawne (Gary) Keown, of Chickamauga, Ga., Diana (Gary Davis) Spencer, of Decatur, Ga., and Juanita (Richard) Meier, of Sale Creek, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Amber (Wes) Hysell, Jason Keown, Adam Davis, Jami Perdue, Matt Davis, and Lacey Davis; three great-grandchildren; and her beloved Shih Tzu, Sasha. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the East Brainerd Chapel. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.