Barbara E. McSpirit
Barbara E. McSpirit
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She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Jerome and Betty Marie Erb.
Barbara was employed at Lexington ARC as a Direct Support Coordinator. Where she devoted a lot of her time.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. McSpirit; children: Joseph M. McSpirit and Lizbeth McSpirit and many nieces and nephews who she loved just like her own.
Barbara was an avid race fan, anywheres from local dirt tracks to traveling states for racing. She loved collecting gnomes, especially holiday gnomes. She also loved spending time with her family, especially shopping, hiking and camping.
A celebration of her life will be announced in the future.
To leave a message for the family, please visit www.brbsfuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Connie Loucks
Yesterday
I'm going to miss seeing your smiling face. I can't believe that you are gone SIP my friend. Everyone who knew you is lost for words. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Kathleen R Piska
Yesterday
SO sorry to hear about Barb!! She was a great friend, worker, and will be surely be missed!!
Brandy Spence
Yesterday
You were such a great friend to me. I will so miss you so very much.
John and Georgie Constantino
November 13, 2025
We always enjoyed seeing Barb at the races and will miss her. So sorry Joe Joe and Izzy
John and Georgie Constantino
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Janet Simek
November 13, 2025
My condolences to the family. Barb was a sweet girl. She will be missed by many.
Andrew Lawrence
November 13, 2025
We are in complete shock, we will forever hold your smile and welcoming warm heart in ours. We will miss you and we pray for our family and friends in this horrible time as we lost a beautiful soul.
Erika vandenburgh
November 12, 2025
I am sending my condolences to the family. I am shocked. I always seen her at the races or in the store and she talked to me like she knew me forever. Life is short but it was way too short for her. Sorry for your loss.
Misty winchell
November 12, 2025
We had the best times at the shop... me you and your family.. misty
Kathy Wassel
November 12, 2025
So sorry to hear of Barbs passing. She was a special person who will be missed. My condolences to her family.
Melissa Cadwell
November 12, 2025
Barbie...one of my closest friends. I will miss you so much. We have had many fun times and of course our singing and dancing. You will always have a special place in my heart. Love ya...MCSPIRIT!!! May you rest in peace and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family
Lisa Gray-VanHorne
November 12, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Courtney White
November 12, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sarah Chevalier (Erb)
November 12, 2025
Our hearts are heavy with your loss. You were so much more than just my aunt, you were like a second mother to me growing up, watching over me when I was little like I was your own. I will never forget your kindness or your smile, as you lit up every room you walked into. I will hold all of our memories close to my heart and cherish them, always. You really were the best of us, Aunt Barbie. We will always love you.
Debora
November 12, 2025
The love of friends and family will carry your family through their grief, Barb, as many have said before me, you were such a KIND person and I enjoyed our brief chats whenever we ran into each other, mostly at the races Fly high and grab onto a seat to watch the races from above! For your family and friends
Amy McCray
November 12, 2025
We will always remember you, Barb, from pick up time at Park Terrace. It was always a pleasure to chat with you. Your smile always lit up the room. Praying for your family.
The McCray's - Ron, Amy and Veronica
Shawna
November 12, 2025
I can't believe this barbie we grew up together I know we lost touch but our families been friends for years you'll be missed girl I'll always cherish our childhood memories
Brigitte Reed
November 12, 2025
You've always had a sweetest smile every day I am into work in the morning and always asked how my daughter is doing. You'll be missed Fly high
Brenda Rulison
November 12, 2025
Barbie was a super sweet lady, she had the kindest soul . I was fortunate enough to work with her at DHL. We would yell across the mods to each other getting in trouble because of how loud we were being. She always was joking she called me Mrs Brenda and of course she was Mrs Barb. She never made anyone feel anything but excepted. We hadn´t worked together since she went to Lexington. My heart goes out to her family, there´s no words to make what you´re going through easy. I´m so sorry for your loss.
Betty Brandenburg
November 12, 2025
May you rest in peace. Your now another gods angel
Desiree
November 12, 2025
Barbie I can't believe this is happening I'm so going to miss see you around, I already do. I'm going to miss you hollering hi Dezzy every time I saw you. My heart goes out to Joe and the kids. I am so sorry for your guys loss. Barb was a great person everybody loved her she had a beautiful soul. R. I.P my friend.
Kaitlyn Hart
November 12, 2025
To the family of Barbara sorry for your loss Joe Joey and Liz hope hit me up and stuff I always seen you guys that the races
Candi Rowback
November 12, 2025
I known you when you were pregnant for little Joey and then I've got to meet you again when my son was hanging out with Joey I just can't believe you're gone you coming up and talking to me and we talked for a while it's going to be a little rough not seeing your face you will be missed
Brandy
November 12, 2025
Barb you will be missed by many and your smile was the piece of you that always made everyone else want to smile it was contagious. Fly high and rock those heaven doors.
Jennifer fox
November 12, 2025
I dont even know were to begin we have so many yrs of friendship and memories with our children together. May you rest in peace beautiful. My condolences to Joe joejoe and lizy
Mary groves-hinkle
November 12, 2025
Condolences too the family you will be missed by many fly high watch over your babies
Shannon
November 12, 2025
My sweet friend you will so be missed by us all. Glad we were able to hang out on Halloween passing out candy. Fly high til we meet again
Christina K
November 12, 2025
Condolences to the family
Jeanette Thompson
November 12, 2025
Such a wonderful individual full of life, compassion and love.. this came to a such a shock to me I worked with her at DHL in Johnstown and she helped me allot and always put a smile on my face she will truly be missed may she rip and fly high with the angels,,,
Kathie Russell
November 12, 2025
Condolences to Barbs family.
Leah sweet
November 12, 2025
I really don´t know where to start I have known u so long your passing was a shock to me like when I lost my mom the last time I saw you and your daughter you told me u would see me next racing season my daughter and I will miss you forever fly high with my mom and dad and please give them our love till we meet again my beautiful guardian angel
Rose Mason
November 11, 2025
Barb will be surely missed. We always said hi to each other all the time at work. She was a really sweet person. RIP Barb
Bobbiejowarner
November 11, 2025
You will be missed very much and u wore such a wonderful woman and
Autumn Pettit [Mann]
November 11, 2025
Ill never forget you! Ive known you since I was a little girl. What an amazing soul gone way to soon! My condolences to husband & children. You were always so nice & funny
Deborah Lander
November 11, 2025
My prayers and condolences go out to her husband kids I´ll always remember Barb she was a very hard worker her friendship was a great memory to have always ice coffee and cumbys you will be missed
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