Ms. Barbarie (Barbara) Verna Kirby Spencer Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Barbarie (Barbara) Verna Kirby Spencer

Minister Barbarie Verna Kirby Spencer, known to her family, friends and loved ones as “Puchie”, was born to the late Mr. James Thomas Kirby and Mrs. Winnie Kirby on February 2, 1963 in Wadesboro, North Carolina. Her earthly assignment ended on June 26, 2022. She is now in a resting peace.

She attended and graduated from Bowman Senior High School with the elite Class of 1981. After working in a local manufacture, she devoted time to her home daycare-Spencer’s Daycare, in Morven, NC. She provided love, affection, and security for many children, families, and parents of Anson County for over 22 years. After retirement, her works were extended to all as a confidant, friend, and prayer warrior. She exuded a strong faith, undeniable courage, and an abundance of love for all.

Minister Barbarie Spencer was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Morven, NC where she served as God so charged her to. Minister Spencer was licensed in 2009 under the leadership of the late Elder Leroy Hough of the Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic, Wadesboro, NC. Her faith and love for God lived in her and was trajected through her contagious smile and her willingness to be a light for others.

She enjoyed cooking soulful meals, gathering around family, singing, interceding for others, and bargain shopping. She also enjoyed fellowshipping and visiting with other churches as her health would allow her to-She loved to serve God. Her outer strength was fueled by providing for and loving on her children and her only grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her father, James Thomas Kirby; mother, Winnie Kirby; three of her sisters, Brenda Spencer (Paul), Thomasina Smith (John), and Dorothy Harrington (Timothy) and brother-in-law, Elder Leroy Hough.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories; her son, Everrette I. Gabriel, Jr., her daughter, Erika L. Gabriel, her beautiful granddaughter Ivory Rose Pratt; sister, Elizabeth Hough; brothers, James (Debra) Kirby and Levana Kirby; sister-in-law, Joanne Kirby; many loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends-Especially Oscar Streater. She will be missed dearly but her compassion to spread love will forever live in each of us.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, July 2, 2022, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow at Morning Star Redeem Church of God Cemetery, Lilesville, North Carolina.

The Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, July 2, 2022 from 12:30-1:00pm.

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Our Sincere Condolences to the Family, we are sorry for your loss Min Spencer will truly be missed. We are Praying for your Family 🙏🏾 Elder Gary & Cathy Gaddy

Sending many hugs and much love to the Kirby and Spencer family. May The Lord keep you. Teressa Shankle Lilly

Blessings and love to Barbara's family. May the Lird keep you in His great care. Rev. Dannie Montgomery and John Montgomery

Sending Prayers and Words of Comfort to her Family and Friends 💕💕💕

Condolences to the family. The family is in our prayers.
Marilynn McRae & Family

Rest in Paradise Auntie u will be missed Rashida & Malik Ingram love always

Praying for the family

Rest in peace Alice Lowery

Rest in peace Alice lowery

Barbara was always enthusiastic about what God was doing in her life. She never failed to give her testimony proclaiming the goodness of Jesus and her love for Him. She was truly God's messenger. Charlette Rhue Bennett

Barbara will be missed. Sending my condolences to the family. Rosa Wall-Little & Family

We are so sorry for the loss of our dear cousin and classmate. Barbara will truly be miss. Praying for strength at this difficult time. The Sturdivant and Diggs Family

My condolences to the family and prayers going up for strength Margie Smith and family

My condolences and prayers to the family.Frank bennett

Sending heartfelt Prayers to the family.

Sending prayers of comfort to the family of Barbara Kirby Spencer.

My heart goes out to the Kirby and Spencer family, you are in my prayers. I know she alright now in the presence of a just God. Pastor Ledbetter and Piney Grove

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My classmate and dear friend Barbara will be missed. Cheri Bennett and family

Praying for family's comfort from God! Caleb & Catherine Sturdivaht

Heartfelt sympathy for the Spencer and Kirby family. Rev. Berdie Ingram

Sending condolences to the Spencer and Kirby family.

Prayers for the family

My sincere condolences to the family. Barbara was a beautiful, kind woman. Her spirit was a loving and caring one. She will always be remembered and hold a special place in my heart. Carolyn Sellers Gatewood