Lara Spencer is in mourning following the death of her mom, Carolyn Von Seelen. "If you were lucky enough to meet my mom you know that smile that lit up every room she walked into," began a tribute Spencer, 56, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, February 17. "What you might not have seen at first glance was her courage, resilience, endless optimism, deep faith, and boundless love for her family. She was a woman who loved a saying-she had one for everything-and used them often to help us get thru life's challenges or painful moments.