Joann Spencer

Joann Spencer, 86, of New Castle passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 7, 1936 in Henry County, Indiana, a daughter of the late Charles and Ada Merl (Jackson) Ballenger.

Joann worked for G.W Pierce and Loveless Construction in New Castle. She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Castle. Joann enjoyed camping, gardening, NASCAR races, traveling and her pets. Above all, Joann enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Arthur (Beth) McKnight of New Castle and Sabra (Jack) Bell of New Castle; eight grandchildren, Adam (Kim) Bell, Jeremy Bell, Harley McKnight and Layla McKnight (Paul “Trey” Brummett), all of New Castle; great grandchildren, Dakota Bell, Brittani Cowan and Piper &Reed Brummett, all of New Castle; and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her parents, Joann was preceded in death by her first husband, William McKnight, second husband, Charles Spencer; sister, Linda Gregory and brother-in-law, Dallas Gregory.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5,2022 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Jerry Ingalls officiating. Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery, West Lawn Addition. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral home. You may express condolences or share a memory of Joann at www.hinsey-brown.com .