of Paris, AR
August 17, 1931 - January 26, 2022
Selma McCombs Spicer joined this world on August 17, 1931 to Ace Clyde McCombs and Martha Ellen Luman McCombs. As one of eleven children, she grew up in Logan County and remained close with all her family.
After completing the 7th grade, she began working. Selma met Darrell Spicer and the two were married in August of 1947. Later living on Spicer's Corner between Subiaco and Scranton, they were poultry and dairy farmers for many years. She loved being a mother to David and Darla. After Darrell passed she spent many years working in manufacturing and later caring for others.
Selma, affectionately known as Granny, had several interests and hobbies including crocheting, sewing, puzzles, watching Bob Ross, visiting with friends, rocking babies, and sitting in the sunshine. She loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters deeply, always looking forward to family reunions. She was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, a lifelong Christian and loved Jesus whole-heartedly. Selma was quick to say, ''I love you'' and slow to give in. She was witty, kind, and gave the best hugs you've ever had.
On January 26, 2022 at 90 years old, Selma received the opportunity to attend a reunion in Heaven with family, friends, and loved ones who waited a long time to see her. The years she spent here with us are precious. If you knew her, you loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents AC and Martha; husband Darrell Spicer; daughter Darla Christine Spicer Bowen, and nine siblings, Harold McCombs, Elewese Nixon, Anna Mae Askins, Burl McCombs, Edna Faye Leatherwood, Jearl Dean McCombs, Kenneth, Bruce, and Jerry Lindle.
She is survived by her son David, wife Jessica and grandson Blake of Ozark; David's children with Denise Kemers, Kaylyn Dyer and DJ Spicer and great granddaughter Amaryllis Dyer all of Paris; Grandson Mike Bowen, wife Ashley and great grandchildren Rylee and Austin of Greenbrier; Granddaughter Rebecca Bowen, partner Dustin Contreras and great grandchildren Jace, Harper and Emily of Paris; Sister Brenda Hertlein of Subiaco and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday January 31, 2022 from 1-2 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Paris. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. officiated by Bro. Jeremy Jones with burial to follow at McKendree Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Homes in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Bud Inman, Paul Wefer, Randy Hertlein, Mike Bowen, Dustin Contreras and Dalton Bowen.
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19 Condolence(s)
Melba & Wayne Gray
Monday, January 31, 2022
Selma was such a sweet, loving mother and grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed! Our prayers are with you all.
David Ritch
Sunday, January 30, 2022
Sorry for your lose sending prayers. She's at her family reuniin with the heavenly father now.
Dian Bradley
Saturday, January 29, 2022
David and Family , So sorry for your loss . Not only were we cousins but we were friends. Selma was a very lovable lady. Always had a smile even when things weren't all rosy. I spent time at the house when Darla and I was in school and enjoyed every minute of it. When my Mom & aunts and Selma were together there was always a big laugh among them. She will be missed. Yall are in my prayers
Jennifer Hibbs
Friday, January 28, 2022
Prayers for her family. Selma always had a kind word to say and you could see the love she had for her family. She will be missed by many.
Linda D Hixson
Friday, January 28, 2022
My sincere condolences to all The family, Granny Selma was a Sweet Lady and always quick with a smile and thank you. She will be missed.
Bud and Becky inman
Friday, January 28, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Selma was a sweet sweet lady. We loved her too.
Ruthie Burkett
Friday, January 28, 2022
Another one of my favorite Kroger customers from days gone by. She was always happy and a joy to be around. Truly a woman of God.
Terri featherston Friemel
Friday, January 28, 2022
Prayers for her family. Selma was a sweet kind lady.
Yvonne Hickman Moffet
Friday, January 28, 2022
Selma was a precious lady who I worked with at the sewing factory. Always a big smile n Happy outlook about her. She was like family when her son David married my cousin Denise even later when things changed we were all still Happy n enjoyed Kaylyn n DJ there children. Selma would share big ole hugs n smiles with me God gave her a loving heart. She is with her daughter Darla n her parents n family gone on. My God comfort n put his loving arms around you n get you through these rough times.
Boone Bowen
Friday, January 28, 2022
Granny was not only a great lady, she was a great person. You will be missed. We had good times and bad and you always helped us through. You will always have a special place oir hearts. Love ya
Carole Moore Street
Friday, January 28, 2022
Selma was so good to my Dtr, Debi Council, during her grade school years at Prairie View; we will never forget her. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Lori Selph
Friday, January 28, 2022
So sorry to hear about Selma. Sweet Sweet lady. Prayers for all the family.
paul j frederick
Friday, January 28, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a sweet lady.
Ashley Bowen
Friday, January 28, 2022
Granny was the most beautiful woman inside and out. Granny was kind to everyone she met.
Granny was literally the best cook in the entire world. Granny made the best meals and showed her love to others through her cooking. Granny could make anything out of scratch. Granny taught me a lot of things about cooking and how to stretch meals.
Granny was a wonderful mother to her kids. She always stood up for her family and believed in them. Granny loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren so much. Holding, rocking, and loving on babies was one of Granny's true gifts.
Granny believed in hard work and she was always taking care of people and getting things done. Granny was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and was faithful to her church for many years.
You could not be around Granny without feeling how much she loved you. Granny's house always felt like home.
I will miss Granny for the rest of my life. I will cherish all of my memories with her.
I will continue to thank God for allowing me to be her granddaughter in law. I will continue to thank God for allowing her to be our children's Granny. I will thank God for every minute we were able to spend with her.
I love you with all of my heart Granny â¤
Rebecca L Bowen
Friday, January 28, 2022
I love you so so much grannyðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ I miss you like crazy we all do but your with my momma and your family now me and the kids love you so much so does Dustin tell momma I love her and I miss herâ¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Mona wimberly
Thursday, January 27, 2022
So sorry prayers 🙠going up she is a great person and she will be missed
Shirley Nixon
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Heaven just gained a great lady. She was loved by many especially by us. We will miss her dearly.
Ilagene Lacina
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Linda Holt
Thursday, January 27, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Selma was a very sweet woman, I worked with her at Sara Lee. Prayers for family and friends .