Julia Spencer Scott

Julia Spencer Scott, age 72, of Blue Springs, Missouri died peacefully at home on May 31, 2025 surrounded by family. Julie was born June 2, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1970 before attending the University of Central Missouri where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Education Degree. While at UCM she became a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority and was active in the alumnae association up until her death. Julie continued her education at SMU by earning a Master's of Liberal Arts. Julie's teaching career began in the Raytown School District where she taught foreign language. She then taught 30 years as a high school French and Spanish teacher in the Blue Springs School District until her retirement in 2006.
One of Julie's biggest passions was to travel. Her love of travel began during childhood with her parents, and she instilled that same love to her own children. Before Julie even returned home from one trip, she was already planning the next one. She even shared her love of travel by chaperoning student trips to various countries throughout the world.
Julie was the sponsor for the AFS organization at Blue Springs High School. She lovingly hosted four AFS students in her home.
Julie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Tom Scott. She leaves behind her two daughters, Lauren Scott and Whitney Heinze (Daniel). She also leaves behind a grandson, Alexander and another grandchild arriving in October. Other survivors include her sister, Carolyn Overfelt Davis (Russ), sister-in-law Susan Swearingin (Dennis), brother-in-law Duane Baresel and her beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Julie leaves behind many close and cherished friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Al and Beverly Spencer; her sister, Cheryl Baresel; and in-laws, Tom and Merle Scott.
Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 4947 NE Chouteau Drive, Kansas City, MO 64119 at 2:00 pm on Saturday June 14, 2025. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Episcopal of Church of the Good Shepherd.