Rebecca Jeannine Spencer

Rebecca Jeannine Spencer of Columbia passed away on the afternoon of May 23, 2025. Her parents, Ed and Virginia Cafer, welcomed her on July 11, 1951 in Hannibal, MO.

Jeannine married Roy S. Roe in 1972. They welcomed their two children: Emily Rebecca and Adam Christopher. Emily (David Driscoll of Columbia, MO) and Adam (Rachel Roe of Pueblo, CO), blessed Jeannine with six energetic and active grandsons. She enjoyed watching her grandsons in all their pursuits: basketball, jiu-jitsu, baseball, soccer, tennis, etc. She was their biggest cheerleader and they loved it. She really enjoyed playing numerous card games and marbles with them. She was always game to hang out by the pool too!

David W. Spencer and Jeannine were married in 2006. With this union, Jeannine gained a bonus daughter, Marissa Spencer (Francis van Thun of Columbia, MO).

Jeannine and David enjoyed many adventures together throughout their years of marriage. They enjoyed canoeing, biking, camping, hiking, and fishing. They were blessed to enjoy cruises and visiting family all over the country. They really enjoyed winters in warm locations.

Jeannine was a devoted friend to a vast number of people. She enjoyed being around others. She was a thoughtful, caring confidant to those around her.

Jeannine is survived by her husband, David Spencer; Emily and David Driscoll and their two boys Jonathan and Joshua, Adam and Rachel Roe and their four boys Haydn, Emmitt, Philip, and Malachi, Marissa Spencer and Francis von Thun, and Jeannine’s brother Jim and her sister in law Janet Cafer.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ed and Virginia Cafer.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Crossing Church on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 11AM, followed by a meal. Jeannine was laid to rest next to her parents in the Vandalia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Operation Smile here or by mailing to 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23453. Gifts in Jeannine's memory may also be given to The Crossing Church by mailing to 3615 Southland Dr, Columbia, MO 65201.

The family is being served by the Waters Funeral Home of Vandalia.

Online condolences may be made to the family on Jeannine's memorial page at www.watersfuneral.com