Alpha Gremillion Spence Obituary

The family announces the passing of Alpha Gremillion Spence of Monroe, Louisiana on August 15, 2026. Alpha, born on October 25, 1933, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alpha Gremillion Spence to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. John Spence (Doc); her parents, Clifton Louis Gremillion, Sr. and Aimee Ducote Gremillion; and her friends, Minnie Goldsmith, Alpha and Doc.

She is survived by: her children, John (Polly), Stephan (Shelly), Aimee, Merion (Matt) and Jere (Lori); and her grandchildren, Brittany Rodriguez (Raudel), William McDowell (Monica), Cameron McDowell, Laurel Blanchard (Ben), Leah Spence (Sydney), John Wess Spence, III, Ladd Sanderson (Darby), Ty Sanderson (Alyssa), McKenna Taylor (Nick), Sophee Sanderson, Wilson Spence and Mitchell Spence. She is also survived by many great grandchildren.

Please buy a bottle of champagne at your earliest convenience and share a toast with a loved one to the life of the brightest star in this town as follows: "To Alpha Leah Gremillion Spence, may we always be as strong as the table we are dancing on."Memorials may be made in Alpha's honor to Jesus the Good Shepherd Church Flower Guild.