Marria "Merk" Spence of Groveport passed away November 19, 2022, at Mt Carmel East Hospital. She was born March 31,1975, in Columbus to her parents Edsil and Joyce Jordan Spence. Preceded in death by her father, Edsil Sr; aunt, Darlene "Doc" Jordan; and both sets of grandparents. Marria was a great mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be missed by so many her smile and laughter are a great mark on the world. Marria is survived by mother, Joyce Spence; Children, Steven Spence and Tiffany Spence. Granddaughter, Maiyah. Brothers Edsil (Angie) Spence, Randy (Angie) Spence, Gary Spence; sisters, Annis Spence, Angela (Bruce) Hildebrand; and father of her children Steve Ellis. Special family Ray and Pat Ellis, many nieces, nephews, and loving family and friends and online community. A visitation will be held Monday Nov. 28th, from 5 P.M. till 8 P.M. at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. FUNERAL HOME, 1346 S. High St. where the funeral service will take place Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. Pastor Bernard Ferrel officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery. Cemetery Details Obetz Cemetery 4455 Groveport Rd Obetz, OH 43207 Loading map Previous Events Visitation NOV 28. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (est) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral and Cremation Services 1346 South High Street Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map Funeral Service NOV 29. 10:30 AM (ET) O. R. Woodyard South Chapel 1346 S. High St. Columbus, OH 43207 Loading map