Charlotte Spence Rister, 74, of Garrison, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 10, 1952, a daughter of the late John Spence and Ollie Wright Clark.
Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Bertram and Betty Nolan; three sons, Gerald Rister of Peebles, Ohio, and Kelly Rister and Clay Rister of Vanceburg; six sisters, Donna Spence of Quincy, Sonja Rickett of Texas, Judy Rickett of Garrison, Crystal Cooley of Ohio, Barbara Wright of South Shore, and Sandy Jarvis of Portsmouth, Ohio; and two brothers, Daniel Wright of Tennessee and Hugh Wright of Quincy. She will also be missed by many other family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elwood Rister; three sisters, Kimberly Wright, Jula Dyer, and Joyce Spence; three brothers, Junior Wright, David Spence, and Clifford Wright; and one granddaughter, Rhonda Nolan.
At the family’s request, there will be no service at this time.
Globe Family Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Charlotte Spence Rister.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
