Marilyn Mae Spencer, 88 of Trila, Illinois passed away at 3:16 PM, Monday November 9, 2026 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon, Illinois. She was born March 9, 1938 in rural Coles County the daughter of Glen and Vera (Phelps) Groves.
Marilyn married Delbert Spencer July 26, 1957. Marilyn was a CNA at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center she also worked at Brookstone Estates and as an in-home care giver. She was a member of the Buck Grove Community Church in rural Mattoon, Illinois
Marilyn is survived by her children, Robert M. Spencer (Sheila R.) of Trilla, Illinois, Janet M. Grabbe of Newport News, Virginia, Edward Spencer (Melanie L. ) of Trilla, Illinois; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Carol Blankenship; sister-in-law, Ida Mae Grove; several nieces and nephews.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delbert Spencer; brother, Donald Groves; sisters, Nina Ewing, Patricia Spencer, Glenna Kay Groves.
Memorials are suggested to Zion Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday November 16, 2026 from 10:00 AM until a 12:00 PM Funeral Services at the Buck Grove Community Church of Mattoon, Illinois. Burial will be in the Zion Hill Cemetery, Paradise Township, Illinois.
To express online condolences go to www.swengel-odell.com
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