Deanna Charlotte Spencer, 85, of Dowell, passed away at 10:20 A.M., Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at her residence.
Deanna had been a social worker for Illinois Social Services.  She was a member of Dowell Baptist Church.  Deanna enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She loved mothering the community.
She was born December 20, 1940 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of John and Mabel (Bigelo) Avooske.
She married James Spencer on April 8, 1988 in Pinckneyville, IL and he survives.
She is survived by her husband of Dowell, five children - Greg Batson of Carbondale, Mike Batson and Kristen of Energy, David Batson and Rachelle of Elkville, Chandelle Johnson and Randy of Kalamazoo, MI, and Justin Spencer and Myriah of St. Louis, MO, twelve grandchildren - Jerret Batson and Stephanie, Kari Collart and Ryan, Rayna Minton and Tyler, Brooke Patterson, Bradley Batson, Nathan Adams, Mark Adams, Levi Johnson, Anika Johnson, Deacon Spencer, Aurelius Spencer, and Nico Spencer, and five great grandchildren - Ephraim Batson, Greydon Batson, Isabella Batson, Silas Carpenter, and Roanin Minton.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers - Jack Avooske and Michael Avooske.
Memorial services will be at Noon, Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Dowell Baptist Church with Rev. Philip White officiating.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday.
Burial will be at a later date in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.