Della Lou Cooper Spicer, widow of Pryce Spicer and daughter of the late Earl and Offie Brandenburg Cooper was born in Lee County, Kentucky on March 22, 1940 and departed this life at her home in Beattyville, Kentucky on October 27, 2026 at the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 5 days. She was a former Aid at the Lee County Health Department and a member of the Pinecrest First Church of God. Mrs. Spicer is survived by two daughters, Patricia Spicer and Debra Wilson and husband Bruce; one son, Dana Spicer all of Beattyville, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, Sara Jo (Tony) Bowling, Eric Duff, Patrick (Branwyn) Duff, Dustin (Jessica) Spicer, Travis Spicer, William (Bethany) Spicer, David (Edith) Spicer, Adam Spicer, Brian (Amanda) Wilson, and Karen Wilson Wallace; several great grandchildren; her brother and sister, Jim Cooper and Mildred (Larry) Ashe; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Spicer was preceded in death by her son, David; a granddaughter, Addie Spicer; and a grandson, Zach Spicer. A special thank you to the Nursing Home Staff with Hospice Care Plus. Their compassion and assistance was greatly appreciated.
Services held Nov. 1, 2026 at Newnam Funeral Home of Beattyville. Newnam in charge of arrangements.
