While many remember her for her groundbreaking role as the youngest female child in a sitcom to be inducted into the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Richmond residents knew a different side of Spencer a veterinarian, community member, and inspiration to many.

"Such a wonderful, bright and warm soul, just just sad to see her transition," said Rev. Marcus Martin, pastor of New Bridge Baptist Church.

Spencer's brother Jeremy Pelt shared that she "was a very loving spirit who fought courageously until the very end."

Her pastor remembers her as someone who made time for everyone she met.

"She actually always took time to talk to people, always took time to greet people and to talk to people," Martin said.

This wasn't Spencer's first health battle. In 2014, she open

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