Mrs. Doris Jean Saunders Spence of South Boston, Virginia died Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home. She was born in North Carolina, September 11, 1935 and was 77 years of age. She was preceded in death by her parents Noland Saunders and Louise N. Pate and her husband Ed Spence. Mrs. Spence is survived by: Two Brothers: Ronald W. Pate of South Boston, VA Charles E. Pate of Tampa, FL Sister-in-law: Connie W. Pate of South Boston ,VA Two Nieces: Gabby Bridgers and husband Marc Dori Pate Cole & husband R. D. One Nephew: Joey Pate & wife Carrie Great Nieces and Nephews: Chandler & Gavin Bridgers Spencer & Lacy Pate Lucy & Paten Cole Special Cousin, Penny Hudson ***Preceded in death by: Two Brothers: Harvey Ray Saunders & David N. Pate A Memorial Service for Mrs. Doris Jean Saunders Spence will be held at Powell Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, October 29, 2012 at 6:30 P. M. with the Rev. Don Bryant officiating. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home following the service and other times at the home. In lieu of flowers, please consider Halifax Regional Hospice, 2204 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA. 24592 or South Boston Fire Department, 403 Broad Street, South Boston, VA 24592.