Barbara Sue Spangler

Barbara Sue Spangler obituary, Clarksville, TN

Barbara Sue Spangler

Barbara Spangler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 22 to Jan. 24, 2024.
Barbara Sue McEndree Spangler, age 84, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Roger Freeman and Rev. Pat VanDyke officiating. Barbara's family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service at the church on Saturday. Members of the Ron Samuels Sunday School Class will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Barbara will be laid to rest at a later time at Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington, Illinois.

Barbara entered this life in Benton, Illinois to the late Raymond and Edith Bays McEndree. As a young lady, Barbara attended Southern Illinois University and and furthered her education at BMU, receiving her Masters degree. She was a member of the Phi Mu Epsilon sorority and held status in several academic honor societies. She went on to marry James Richard Spangler in the Summer of 1962 and retired from a career at Vernon Hills Elementary School in Illinois where she was a beloved member of the teaching staff. Barbara loved music, reading, exercise, and travel. Above all these things, Barbara put God and family first. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus, and enjoyed worship at First Baptist Church, Clarksville.

In addition to her husband, James Richard Spangler, survivors include her children and their spouses, Todd (late wife, Cheryl) Spangler, Scott and Kelly Spangler, and Jennifer and Jesse Morris; sister, Marsha Saylor; and close friends, Rev. Burton Wills, Martha Davenport, Clark Chapman, Harriet Short, and Marcia Wolf. She was also the loving grandmother to Kimberly, Michael, Anna Katherine, Alieen, Carlene, and Aleksandra and great-grandmother to Bethany.

Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Medical Ministry, c/o First Baptist Church, 499 Commerce St., Clarksville, TN 37040. Condolences may be made to Barbara's family at NaveFuneralHomes.com.

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January 23, 2024

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January 22, 2024

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Alieen Grace Gilliam

January 23, 2024

My first memory of my Boga was when I first gave her that name after pointing to a picture of her. When I was a young girl, I remember her always holding me in her arms and singing me songs, most notably Amazing Grace. I remember falling asleep to her voice and then waking up and begging her to sing more. I miss my grandmother so so much. I know she is up there with our Lord and Savior, no longer suffering, but I miss her and love her with all my heart. She was always there for me through everything, going out of her way to call me and talk to me when I felt all alone. She was my biggest supporter and my guiding light, showing me kindness and teaching me about the Lord. She was the one that stood in front of the Sunday school doors as I yelled about how Jesus was my Lord and savior and I had accepted him into my heart. I truly believe without her, I would not have this close relationship with God. She was so many things in life, so strong and so happy even through everything. She always made me laugh with her silly dramatics and never failed to make me smile with every out of this world gift she got me for the holidays when she truly was the gift herself. I will always remember her voice soothing me and speaking to me about the world around us, singing me songs or even her voice mails that I always joked were hours long. You were so very kind and nurturing, loving us and the Lord no matter what. There are so many fond memories I find myself looking back on with so much love. I love you so much Boga and I thank you for everything you gave me. I will cherish your memory for however long I am here on this Earth and I know I will see you again one day and greet you with open arms. I am so very blessed to have had you as my grandmother and I love you to the moon and back. - Alieen Grace Gilliam

Marcia and George Wolfe

January 22, 2024

George and I are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of our dear friend, Barb. We met Barb and Dick on an Alaska cruise and we remained forever friends. We will always remember her wonderful laugh and the kindness and love she poured out to us; we feel blessed to have known her. We will cherish the memories of the fun times we´ve had together. She dearly loved her family and her grandchildren were the apple of her eye. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you all. Love, Marcia & George Wolfe

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