Former Beloved Lee County Librarian Passes Away

Sonya Gay Spencer, wife of Billy Nick Spencer and the daughter of Ralph Gross and Laura Watkins Keith was born in Campton, Kentucky on March 2, 1963 and departed this life in Lexington, Kentucky on April 22, 2024 at the age of 61 years, 1 month, and 20 days. She was a former librarian at Lee County Public Library and a member of the Canyon Falls Evangelical Congregational Church.

Sonya is survived by her husband Billy Spencer; her mother, Laura Watkins Keith both of Beattyville, Kentucky; her father, Ralph Gross of Lexington, Kentucky; two children, Ashley Nicole Smith and husband Derrick of Beattyville and Billy Nick Spencer, Jr. and wife Megan of Corbin, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Parker Bryce and Paisley Grace Smith both of Beattyville, and Sawyer Cruz Spencer of Corbin; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Darrell and Joe.

Visitation is Thursday, April 25th, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel and the funeral is Friday, April 26th, 2024 11:00am at Newnam Funeral Home Chapel.