Emalyn Henderson Spencer
[30 April 1920 - 18 June 2015]
| Emalyn Henderson Spencer was born in Albany, Georgia, and moved to Birmingham with her family in 1932. She attended the University of Alabama, and during World War II she served in the American Red Cross. Emalyn held leadership positions in several societies including the Alabama Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the American Pen Women and the National Society of Arts and Letters. Emalyn was a member of Briarwood for over 50 years and taught many women's Bible studies. She served her denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America, in many capacities, particularly as an author of four widely used devotional study books. Emalyn possessed a gracious, hospitable and loving spirit. Her home was always open to friends, guests and visiting missionaries. She was faithful to pray for her family and those who had needs. Funeral bulletin for Emalyn Spencer. |
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