Ida Irene (Herring) Spotts, born on February 17 ^th , 1918, in Rock, PA, died peacefully on February 4 ^th , 2017at Schoolyard Square Assisted Living Facility, Pine Grove, PA.

She was the widow of Jay R. Spotts who passed away in 1996.  She is survived by two sisters, Edna Staller and Ruth Kimmel (both in their 90's).  She is also survived by her two children and their spouses (Bob and Betsy Spotts and Cheryl and Steve Cranford), her treasured grandchildren, (Tara Hurt, Kip and Jay Owens, Addie Spotts Sterner, and Jesse Spotts), and her beloved 14 great grandchildren.

Ida lived her adult life on Long Run Road, Schuylkill Haven, until 2010 when at age 92 she moved to School Yard Square, Assisted Living in Pine Grove.

She loved being a mother and homemaker and was famous for her good cooking and baking (shoe fly pie was one of her specialties). When her children were older, Ida worked out of the home at Alpha Mills, in Schuylkill Haven.

First and foremost, Ida's faith guided her life.  She was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church, teaching Sunday school late into her years and remained active in women's society and bible study.

Throughout her life she served as the shining example to those around her with dedication to family and enthusiasm for life. She loved to play cards – pinochle was her choice and she enjoyed fellowship with the lovely friends through her card club.  Ida, known affectionately by her 14 great grandchildren as Nanny Spotts, is deeply treasured by her family and they will always remain grateful for her love.

There will be a celebration of life service at First United Methodist Church, Schuylkill Haven, PA, on Saturday, February 11 ^th , 2017 at 2 PM.    Her family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be sent in honor of Ida Spotts to First United Methodist Church, General Fund, 420 Saylor Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972.