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Barbara Spencer Obituary
OAK HILL — Barbara Kay (Walker) Spencer, age 76, of Oak Hill, Ohio went home to be with her Savior on April 21, 2020. She was born October 26, 1943 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to Charlie Cox and Maggie (Fields) Walker. When Charlie and Maggie divorced, she was later adopted by Maggie's husband, Estill Walker who raised her as his own.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Spencer of Bidwell; son, Tim Spencer of Oak Hill; two granddaughters, Lindsay (Gary) Spencer of Bidwell and LeAnn Spencer of Oak Hill; two great-grandchildren, Brayden Marcum and Shaylin Spencer of Bidwell; two brothers, Donald Walker of Tennessee and Rondall (Donna) Walker of Oak Hill; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and loving family members and friends.
Barbara was preceded in death by her fathers, Charlie and Estill; her beloved mother, Maggie; four brothers: Ora, Junior, Frank, and Ed; and sister, Beulah.
She was a Special Education teacher at Guiding Hand in Cheshire.
Due to Covid-19 regulations, private family services will be held at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.
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Peggy Ramey
April 23, 2020
May the light of the flame shine on for your family and friends in memory of your kindness and goodness in your spirit. God Bless. Love , Peggy
Peggy Ramey
April 23, 2020
Barbara, I cherish the good memories we shared growing up in school. Always a kind and good friend . Our loss is God's gain. Condolence to Family. God Bless you all.
Dannie & Carlene Greene
April 23, 2020
Our son, Scott Greene, was one of her students at GHS & she provided respite care for him on occasional weekends so we could go out of town. Scott loved her so much & she was so kind & loving to him. We were so sorry to hear this. Prayers for her family. ❤
Gary Williams
April 23, 2020
Barbara was a Southwestern H.S. Class of '62 classmate. I remember her as a kind, quiet friend during that time. Prayers and healing to her family.
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