Barbara J. Spencer, 84

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Barbara J. (Williams) Spencer, 84, of North Adams died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at her home. 

She was born in Adams on June 20, 1934, a daughter of the late Hugh and Mary (Martula) Williams. Barbara graduated from the former Adams High School and was employed for many years at the Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams. 

She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of North Adams.

Her husband, Milton Spencer, died January 23, 1997. 

Barbara is survived by her son, Bruce A. Williams and his wife Dal, who Barbara was very devoted to; two granddaughters, Kelly Tippette and Sonya Roberts; two stepchildren, Dorothy Spencer of North Adams and Milton S. Spencer of North Adams; and several step-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by a brother, Hugh Williams; and a stepdaughter, Sally Ann Lesure.

Funeral notice: Graveside services for Barbara Spencer will take place Friday, October 12, 2018, at 1 p.m. at the family plot in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Memorial donations are suggested for the North Adams First Baptist Church, 131 Main St., North Adams, MA 01247.