She was born and reared in Decatur County, the daughter of the late John Horace and Cassie Candice Douglas Spence. She attended school in Decatur County. In 1931 she was married to Carl Garrett, they made their home near Enville. He died in the 50's. She was married to Everett Williams and he passed away, she married Hooper Massey and he passed away and later was married to Wylie Allison and he died in 2005. She was employed by Garan Mfg. for about four years. She was a Baptist. She is survived by several nieces and nephews.She was peceded in death also by two sisters, Lola Rowland and Lona Buress.