Barbara Spears's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts

Barbara Spears

October 11, 1943 - February 23, 2025 (81 years old)

Boston, Massachusetts

Barbara Spears's obituary , Passed away on February 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts

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Riley - Antoine Funeral Home

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Barbara Spears

October 11, 1943 - February 23, 2025 (81 years old)

Boston, Massachusetts

Barbara Spears Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Barbara Spears (Boston, Massachusetts), whose life came to an end on February 23, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Barbara Spears or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her mother Barbara Jean Spears (Kirk); her son Alexander Spears Jr.; her mother Patricia Stanton of Boston, MA.; her siblings, David Poke (Mable) of Fayetteville, NC. and Ann Ruth Graham (Robert); and her daughter Ellen Marie Hurley.

She is survived by: her children, Barbara Theresa Cumberbatch (Wanye), Louella Jean Holcombe (Jeffrey) and Curtis Spears (Jacqueline) of Boston, MA.; her husband Alexander Spears of Boston, MA.; her sisters, Shirley Patterson (Willliam) of Parkton, N. C., Edna Smith of Winston-Salem, N. C., Helen Jackson, Dorothy Freeman, Mae McKoy and Blanche Burns; her children, Johnnie, Jr., Mary McKeithan, Clarence Hurley, Thomas Hurley, Daniel Hurley and Mae Frances Baker; her friend Barbara Lewis of Boston, MA.; and also Alexander Spears. She is also survived by Grands and Nieces, Nephews, Relatives.

Visitation was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Zion Temple Holy Church (79 Stanton St, Dorchester, MA 02124). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riley - Antoine Funeral Home



Sat

Mar 08

Visitation

Zion Temple Holy Church
79 Stanton St, Dorchester, MA 02124

Sat

Mar 08

Funeral service

Zion Temple Holy Church
79 Stanton St, Dorchester, MA 02124

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