Bertha Kate Saunders-Spicer, 99, of Maumelle, AR, passed away peacefully at home August 18, 2026.
Born in Memphis, TN, on July 11, 1927, to William Isaiah and Lutitia Pius Sanders, she spent 67 years in Memphis before spending the last 32 years of her life in Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tanner J. Spicer, as well as her daughter-in-law Vivian White-Spicer and son-in-law Demetrius Killebrew.
Her legacy lives on through her three children; Terry J. Spicer (Memphis, TN), Joyce Spicer-McSwain (Maumelle, AR), and Sharon Spicer Killebrew(Memphis).
A family hour will take place on Tuesday, September 1,2026 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the McAlmont Church of Christ, 1824 E. 46th St, North Little Rock, AR.
A Public Viewing and Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 11;00 a.m. at the Norris Road Church of Christ, 1055 Norris Road, Memphis, TN.
Mrs. Spicer will be laid to rest on Thursday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Memphis, TN.
Personal and Professional Care entrusted to Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home(Little Rock, AR), and M.J. Edwards Funeral Home(Memphis, TN).