"I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course; I have kept the faith."

- II Timothy 4:7

Ruby was born on July 20, 1958, in Karnack, Texas to Clyde and Beulah Dotie. She received her education within the Karnack Independent School District and graduated from Karnack High School. On August 20, 1976, Ruby married the love of her life, Larry Spencer, and they shared forty-eight wonderful years together. From their union, they had one daughter and three sons.

A devout Christian, Ruby dedicated her life to God and was a faithful member of Marshall Full Gospel Holy Temple Church, where she actively served in various roles with a willing heart and a warm smile. Her deep faith and commitment to her church family were unwavering. Ruby furthered her education at Panola College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Wiley College. For over 30 years, she made a lasting impact as a devoted educator, shaping the lives of students in Karnack ISD, Caddo Parish Schools, Longview ISD, Marshall ISD and Jefferson ISD.

Ruby was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Dotie; her mother, Beulah Dotie; her daughter, LaTonya Spencer and her brother, T.C. Dotie.

She peacefully passed into eternal rest on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Ruby leaves behind her devoted husband, Larry Spencer of Karnack, Texas; her loving sons, André Spencer of Karnack, Brian Spencer of Dallas and Chad (Jamesia) Spencer of Tyler; her goddaughter, LaTrina Jenkins; her dear friends, Paulette Bush; her forever daughter, Rene Spencer; her brothers, Rufus (Pamela) Dotie, Larry Dotie, Silvester Dotie and Randy Dotie; her grandchildren, Jaylon, Tre'vion, Chace, Lillian, Logan and Cross; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members, friends and countless other whose lives she touched.

Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Full Gospel Church in Marshall, Texas. Interment will follow at Lotta Memorial Gardens Cemetery.