Ruth Joyce Spence Nashville, TN Age 87, passed away April 9, 2014 at St. Thomas West Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. Frank Mason Spence; parents, Louise & Cornell Gray; son, Royce Cornelius Doak, Sr.; sisters, Janell Woodard, Martha Etta McCullough & Corella Caldwell. Survived by beloved daughter, Betty (Leslie) Hunter; stepdaughter, Hazel Webb; daughter-in-law, Nina Doak; grandchildren, Stephanie (Mark) Peaks, Tracie Hunter, Royce Doak, Larrick Doak, Racquel (Michael) Davis, Chevonda Doak & Angela Moore; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Viewing Tuesday, 12-6 p.m., at the funeral home. Visitation Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., with funeral to follow at Greater St. John M.B. Church, 2200 26th Ave. North at Clarksville Hwy. Pastor Herbert T. Brown, Eulogist. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc., 615-244-4755
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