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“Youth fades, love droops, The leaves of friendship fail; a Mother’s secret hope outlives them all.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Nina is survived by her daughter, Debra Bess and (Bert Valdes), of Winter Garden, Florida; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Roark, of Winter Garden, and Justin Bess, of California; one great-granddaughter, Mya Bess, of California; and one brother, Larry Ayers and
JOHN A. SPENCER NOV. 22, 1936 TO DEC. 12, 2016
John A. Spencer was born Nov. 22, 1936, in Bridgeport, Illinois, to Dale Eliphaz and Iris Fern Osborn Spencer. The family, having spent several winters in Kissimmee, Florida, moved permanently in 1946. John graduated from Osceola High School in 1954 and married Norma Gail Patrick. John and Norma Gail were blessed with three children. John began his career as a tile setter and later became a wellrespected general contractor. John was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Kissimmee while living there and served the church and community in various positions. The family moved to Valdosta, Georgia, in 1976. Norma Gail preceded John in death in 2000. John was also preceded in death by his son, John Dru Spencer; daughter-in-law, Betsy Smith Spencer; and his brother, Tre-
maine Eliphaz Spencer. In 2003, John married Elaine Lovett Stuart, and they lived in Windermere, Florida, until his passing. John loved New York Broadway shows and good music from classical to country. He enjoyed browsing antique shops, collecting vintage tin wind-up toys and traveling the United States. He loved his God and his family. Everyone who knew him considered him to be a gentle man, as well as a gentleman. He was a member of First Baptist Church Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Lovett Spencer; his
NATHAN GEE CESAR, 7, of Ocoee, died Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Pax Villa Funeral Home, Orlando.
CARLOS GALVAN, 73, of Ocoee, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016. Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home, Winter Garden.
CARLOS R. COLON, 77, of Gotha, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha.
MARIA GONZALEZ, 87, of Ocoee, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. Baldwin Brothers, Orlando.
KEVIN MICHAEL DUNN, 59, of Winter Garden, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. Robert Bryant Funeral and Cremation Chapel, Orlando.
RENNE LEATTO, 64, of Ocoee, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Loomis Family Cremations, Orlando.
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(Edna), of Kissimmee, Florida. She was predeceased by her daughter, Teresa Donahey. Nina’s funeral arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home, 1132 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, Florida 34787.
daughters, Suzanne (R.C.) Chaffin and Julie Spencer; granddaughters, Haley Spencer Miller and Reagan Spencer; grandson, Shawn Chaffin; and great-grandchildren, Jordan Winn, Payton Miller and Judd Miller; stepchildren, Lisa (Rick) Ross, Jim (Lisa) Sumner and Tom Sumner; step-grandchildren, Trent (Charlene) Ross, Nicholas (Emilee) Ross, Robyn (Bucky) Day, Melissa (Dan) Proietti, Amanda (Noah) Rowan, Kelly (Moses) Walker and Jaime Sumner; and 15 stepgreat-grandchildren. John will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Henry Chapel, First Baptist Church Orlando at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14. Private family interment at Osceola Memorial Gardens.
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Nina Elizabeth Bates, 70, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Nina was born on Feb. 26, 1946, in Clermont, Florida, the daughter of the late Arnold “Slim” and Dolly (Partin) Ayers. She was a lifelong resident of Winter Garden. She was a very loving and nurturing mother and the primary caregiver for 27 years to her handicapped daughter, the late Teresa Donahey. Nina loved her home, she enjoyed when her family was all
together there. Home shopping was one of her favorite things to do. Her daughter Debra would like to share a quote to her mother:
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