Born Margaret Irene Cotton,in Muskegon,Mich.,to Charles & Gladys Cotton, she is survived by son, Tom Everly, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and brothers Lloyd & Chuck Cotton.
She is preceded in death by daughter, Candi Diedrich and loving husband of 28 years, Bill Spencer.
As a teenager, she came to Los Angeles, where she met and married Thomas Everly. For 30 years they lived in Fullerton where she raised her family and was active in her church and community.
Her love and devotion for Christ and her strength and generosity will be missed by all who knew and loved her.