May 12, 2023
Mrs. Montie Spencer Estes, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville. She passed peacefully and during her week of the year – between her birthday, May 7, 1930 and Mother’s Day. She grew up in a rather nomadic fashion moving around a lot with her parents from places as varied as Indian Creek, Dismal Hollow, Dibrell, and Akron, Ohio. She had an unforgettable smile.
She was a Christian and a member of Smithville First Baptist Church. First and foremost she was a mother and Nannie, then a homemaker and secretary for the Board of Education, Superintendent.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Ocie Spencer, husband, Bass Estes, brother, Jairon Spencer and sister, Marjorie Spencer Terrell.
The family has chosen to have a graveside service on Monday, May 15, at 2:00 pm at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Friends and family are invited to attend.
Mrs. Estes is survived by 2 sons, Mark Wallace of Smithville and Pat Wallace of Smithville. 2 grandsons, Spencer and McCullough Wallace of Murfreesboro, 2 granddaughters, Jessica Wallace and Julie (Brian) Walker of Nashville and 1 great grandson, Hudson Alexander Walker of Nashville.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements