Phyllis A.

Spencer

Spencer
Phyllis (Newton)

Phyllis (Newton) Spencer joined her Lord and Savior on Thursday September 18, 2014 in Ebeid Hospice at the age of 87. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on October 31, 1926 to Charles and Louise Newton. Phyllis graduated from Flower Hospital School of Nursing in 1947 as a Cadet Nurse and was employed by The Toledo Hospital in the OB clinic for over 30 years. She was named "Nurse of the Year of NW Ohio" in 1982 by the March of Dimes organization.
In her retirement she volunteered at Flower Hospital for over 10 years. Her memberships included St. Matthew's Episcopal Church where she was active in its Altar Guild and the Bishop Tucker Guild. Phyllis was an avid gardener and loved wild life, especially feeding the squirrels.
Her parents; husband, Frank; brother, Charles Gordon Newton; and granddaughter, Heather Lynn Haydock all preceded her in death.
Surviving are her daughters, Cindy (Paul) Williams, Cathy St. Clair and Christine Haydock; grandchildren, Sandy (Keith) Redmon, Joy (Stan) Palmer, Doug (Stephanie) Williams, Natalie Williams, and Cristina St. Clair. Six great grandchildren a niece and a nephew also survive.
Visitation will be held at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. (at Woodley Rd.) Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. Additional visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 5240 Talmadge Rd. with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. Interment Toledo Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fothdorfmeyer.com.