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Barbara Little Obituary

Barbara Kay Spencer Little, 83, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Barbara passed away peacefully at Baptist Memorial Hospital in New Albany with her husband, Benny, and children, Timmy and Dana, by her side. Barbara and Benny were married for 65 years, a true love that we all could only hope for. Benny has said, "I thought I loved her the first time I saw her and I knew I loved her the first time I dated her." They have two children, Timmy Little (Mary Morgan), Dana Ryals (Larry), 4 grandchildren- Will Jumper (Alyssa), Carley Jumper, Morgan Little, Mary Spencer Little, one great grandchild- Sawyer Jumper. She, also, loved her brother, Pat Gray Spencer, nieces and nephews and other family members. All that knew Barbara, knew that she loved her family beyond measure and was so very proud of each of them. She is preceded in death by her parents, Pat Gray and Beatrice Spencer. Barbara worked at Futorian, Union County Extension Office, and L & S Parts. She was the bookkeeper at L & S Parts, a family-owned business. She had many stories from working there, as it was the 'local hangout.' Barbara had a lifelong love of music; gospel music and the Gaithers were her favorite. With her beautiful alto voice, she sang with the 5 Sharps in high school and the church choir. She played the organ for 45 years at Bethlehem Church. Barbara was a faithful woman of God and a faithful member of Bethlehem Church. The family would like to give special thanks to Lois Berry, who was a wonderful caretaker and friend. Services will be at Bethlehem Church of New Albany, on February 18. Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM, funeral at 2:00 PM, with Dr. Jeff Lawrence officiating. Pallbearers are Will Jumper, Bennett McCullough,Ken Anderson, Mike Scott, Robby Enfinger and Stephen Enfinger. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara Little, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WTVA on Feb. 16, 2025.

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Maxine Hall

February 17, 2025

Barbara was a very long time friend of mine! We met back in 1962 when we each worked in the IBM department of Futorian Manufacturing Company in New Albany! Benny was a best friend & National Guard buddy of my husband,Donald Hall! Praying that God send an abundance of peace to Benny & children during this sad time!

Maxine K.Hall

February 17, 2025

Barbara was a long time friend of mine! So sorry to hear of her passing! May God send abundance of peace to Benny & the family at this time!

David and Sandra Greer

February 16, 2025

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the Holy Spirit bring you peace and comfort.

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