Lee Russell Spence Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 6, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Lee Russell Spence (Pass Christian, Mississippi). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. James Homer Spence and Lily Amiel Spence; his siblings, James Homer Spence, Jr., Cary Spence, Myrtle Spence McDermott and Thelma Spence Pulkowski; and also Dean Via Spence.

He is survived by: his wife Sarah Domingue Spence; his children, Lynn S. Vandenesse, Thomas R. Spence (Serena) and Cary L. Spence (Elizabeth); his stepchildren, Diane Wingo, J. Byron Wingo, Camille Wingo, Melanie W. Hughes (Randy), Maurice Wingo, II (Eleesa) and Stella W. Hillegass (Carl); his grandchildren, Arthur Vandenesse (Raquel), Alexander Vandenesse, Max Vandenesse, Kevin Spence (Casey), Dallas Spence (Regan), Lydia Spence, Grace Spence, Anleigh S. Caldwell and Ashley S. Dickerson; and his stepgrandchildren, Sam Allen (Jenn), Molly Gentry (Robby), Sarah Melody (Dave), Stewart Burns, Marissa Bottcher (Sean), Monica Smith (Charlie), Hampton Hughes (Hannah), Ross Wingo (Lauren), Eleanor May (Alex), Ronald Carl Hillegass III, Sarah Margaret Hillegass and George Hillegass. He is also survived by nine step great-grandchildren.

With COVID-19, restrictions social distancing and face mask are required to attend services.

He was trustee of several charitable foundations and was privileged to give donations to the City of Covington and City of Madisonville, St. Tammany Hospital and other charities, and worthy college students.