Gayle Ann Spencer

Gayle Ann (Austin) Spencer, 81, of Harrah, OK, left this life for her rewards in Heaven on December 17, 2019, in Harrah. She was born to Harry and Cecil Mae Austin on October 31, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was a graduate of Northeast High School, Oklahoma City. After high school she completed her courses and training in Oklahoma City as a registered nurse at Mercy Hospital from the Sisters of Mercy in 1958. She worked tirelessly as an ER Nurse at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City for 35 years saving many lives, caring for the sick, caring for the critically injured and comforting the dying. Gayle treasured being a nurse and everything that it embodied, even giving care to her family and friends among all those she didn't know. Gayle enjoyed crocheting and cross stitching. She was primarily a collector of books and loved to read, but also collected many other things. Gayle enjoyed planning family vacations and enjoyed several trips to Europe including England, Amsterdam and the Holy Land. She loved her family tremendously. She was always excited to be surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After her husbands passing 18 months ago she was blessed to spend her remaining time at home with the care of Lori and Lauren. Which they attribute their ability to care for her through the care and support of Centennial Hospice. She loved her dog, Cleo, who was her loyal and faithful companion. Gayle also took many trips with her dear niece Lisa Spencer around the state of Oklahoma, family functions, and transporting rescue dogs to new homes. The family would like to thank Centennial Hospice, especially Shaunna, Kalyn and Kay. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; infant daughter Debra Kay Spencer; brothers-in-law Bill and Kenneth Spencer, sister-in-law Robbie Dye Mueller and son-in-law Thomas Booth. Survivors include one son James Spencer and wife Kathleen of Broken Arrow; one daughter, Lori Booth of Harrah; five grandchildren, Kelly Caughron and husband Cliff, Kimberley Szoeke and husband Jake, James Spencer Jr. and wife Emily, Nathan Booth and Lauren Booth; four great-grandchildren, Joseph Szoeke, Asher Szoeke, Luke Spencer and August Caughron; a brother-in-law Jerry Spencer and sister-in-law, Jan Spencer; cousin Jimmie June O'Leary; countless neices and nephews and not forgetting her life long friend since they were 6 years old, Donna Nance. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2019, at Faith Baptist Church, Harrah. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Oklahoma City, under direction of Asa Smith Funeral Service, Harrah. To share memories, leave your condolences or light a memory candle please visit www.AsaSmith.net.