Virgina Dare Coley

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband and the father of her children, Earl P. Spencer; her second husband, J. Nelson Coley; all of her siblings, a beloved granddaughter, Laurie Jane Matheson; daughter-in-law, Joyce S. Spencer and several nephews and grand-nephews.

Mrs. Coley’s survivors are daughter and caregiver for over twenty-five years, Jane (Robert) Matheson of Conover; son, Steven E. Spencer of Roxboro; grandson Scott (Bobbie) Spencer of Roxboro and granddaughter Johanna Carter of Roxboro. Survivors also include two great-granddaughters and two great- grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Virginia was a member and enjoyed serving as a volunteer in many capacities at First Presbyterian Church in Newton. She also was a volunteer at Catawba Valley Medical Center. An avid reader, she was a frequent visitor at the Conover Branch of Catawba County Library.

There will be a private inurnment service at First Presbyterian Church, Newton.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to First Presbyterian Church, 701 North Main Ave. Newton, NC 29658 or Catawba County Library, 115 West C. Street, Newton, NC 28658.

Due to Covid 19, Jane Matheson respectfully requests no visitors to her home.

Condolences can be sent to the Coley family at www.drumfh-conover.com.