Karen was born in Framingham, Massachusetts, November 17, 1952, to the late William and Phyllis Martin Kelley. She was a great mother, grandmother and wife that always kept the Lord and family close to her heart.
Surviving is her husband of 47 years, Clyde C. Spence, of the home; daughters, Michelle Kellie Hale and husband, Russell, of Rocky Mount, Susan Spence Greene and husband, Benjamin, of Whitakers and Robin Spence of Halifax; brother William Kelley of Raleigh; grandchildren, Jennifer Angel Hale, Phillip Aycock, McKenzie Spence, Brittany Marie Greene and Bryan Greene and great grandchild Luke Aycock. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Dr. Bane Angle will conduct funeral services in the chapel at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com
