Barbara Jean Sprecher
January 14, 1946 – April 1, 2019
Barbara Jean Sprecher, 73, of Huntingtown passed away April 1, 2019 at Asbury Solomons from complications of ALS. She was born January 14, 1946 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Charles David Sr. and Margarette (Steele) Betts. Barbara was a Navy wife and mother and a consummate shopper with extremely good taste. Barbara was the Meals on Wheels coordinator for central Calvert County for over 10 years. She was involved in 4-H with her daughter’s and continued to support 4-H by registering projects in every fair in Calvert County until 2018. Barbara was a member of the Calvert County Council on Aging and a representative and member at large to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary, where she wrote birthday cards every month to the kids for over 20 years. She was the president of Emmanuel Church United Methodist Women and the president of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 85 for over 10 years. Barbara also volunteered at Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry, where she prepared bags of food for less fortunate county residents. Barbara was employed with Calvert County tourism at Chaneyville Road and Solomons Center, retiring in 21017.
Barbara is survived by her husband Robert Edward Sprecher, daughters Marsha Anne Smith and husband Timmy of Huntsville, AL and Heather Renee Wheaton and husband Dirk of Keller, TX, grandchildren Max and Huntter Smith and Drew Wheaton. She was preceded in death by her brother Charles David Betts, Jr.
Visitation
Thursday, April 4, 2019
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Friday, April 5, 2019
11:00 AM
Interment
- Burial
Monday, April 8, 2019
1:00 PM
Contributions
Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry
P.O. Box 1334
Huntingtown, MD 20639-1334
410-414-7474
Condolences
Sort Comments
2 Apr 2019
4:03pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother Marsha. You and your family are in my prayers! Love you my friend!
City
Hartselle
State
Al
2 Apr 2019
5:57pm
Dear Bob, Marsha, and Heather,
So sorry to hear about Barb! Your family and our family have been friends for over 50 years1 That is a long time, and we will miss talking to Barb and the many conversations we had with her. Such a sweet lady and a beautiful person.
Also, the many times we saw both of them at the American Legion for steak night. we remember those nights were fun.
We are praying for Barb and the family. Our friends for many years.
Thanks for visiting us in Texas.
City
Richland
State
Texas
3 Apr 2019
7:00am
Very sorry for your loss Heather. You and your family are in our thoughts.
City
Addison
State
Texas
3 Apr 2019
4:12pm
We have lost a very special person. Barbra will hold a special place in the hearts of many. May God wrap his arms around her family and friends and comfort them and let them know another Angle is watching over them. Rest in peace my friend.
City
St Leonard
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2019
4:32pm
Bob you take care mindful of Gods words of comfort.
City
Frostburg
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2019
6:51pm
Bob,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our community has been so fortunate to benefit from the generosity and kindness of you and Barbara. Her legacy will always be remembered by our staff and fellow Commission on Aging members.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2019
7:26pm
The Lord will keep you strong Bob 🙏 and you know your friends will always be there for you and anything you need.!
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
3 Apr 2019
8:21pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Heather, your mom sounds like a wonderful person. Praying for peace for you all.
City
Fort Worth
State
Texas
4 Apr 2019
9:53am
Bob,
Bill and I are so very sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. We will always remember the fun times that we shared camping at Hickory Run and Morris Meadows as well as the many other moments that our lives connected. Please know that we are keeping you, Marsha and Heather in our thoughts. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Bill and Wendy
City
Laurel
State
MD
4 Apr 2019
4:08pm
Bob, girls…Pete and I were so sorry to hear about Barbara’s passing. We have many happy memories of the early years on Birch Street and Marsha’s birth. Those were really sweet times. So glad we have kept in touch. Praying for your peace and comfort at this time. Know that we are thinking of you.
City
Inverness
State
FL
5 Apr 2019
1:46pm
Dear Bob, Marsha and Heather,
We are so sorry for the loss of a very special lady. Barbara will be remembered for her kindness. My Mom and Dad always enjoyed your visits when you came to Hagerstown.
I hope you will find peace and comfort in the many happy memories of your years together as a family. Barbara adored her family.
With sincere condolences,
Merrill & Vickie (Martin) Layton
City
Williamsport
State
Md
Sort Comments
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother Marsha. You and your family are in my prayers! Love you my friend!
Dear Bob, Marsha, and Heather,
So sorry to hear about Barb! Your family and our family have been friends for over 50 years1 That is a long time, and we will miss talking to Barb and the many conversations we had with her. Such a sweet lady and a beautiful person.
Also, the many times we saw both of them at the American Legion for steak night. we remember those nights were fun.
We are praying for Barb and the family. Our friends for many years.
Thanks for visiting us in Texas.
Very sorry for your loss Heather. You and your family are in our thoughts.
We have lost a very special person. Barbra will hold a special place in the hearts of many. May God wrap his arms around her family and friends and comfort them and let them know another Angle is watching over them. Rest in peace my friend.
Bob you take care mindful of Gods words of comfort.
Bob,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our community has been so fortunate to benefit from the generosity and kindness of you and Barbara. Her legacy will always be remembered by our staff and fellow Commission on Aging members.
The Lord will keep you strong Bob 🙏 and you know your friends will always be there for you and anything you need.!
I am so sorry for your loss. Heather, your mom sounds like a wonderful person. Praying for peace for you all.
Bob,
Bill and I are so very sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. We will always remember the fun times that we shared camping at Hickory Run and Morris Meadows as well as the many other moments that our lives connected. Please know that we are keeping you, Marsha and Heather in our thoughts. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Bill and Wendy
Bob, girls…Pete and I were so sorry to hear about Barbara’s passing. We have many happy memories of the early years on Birch Street and Marsha’s birth. Those were really sweet times. So glad we have kept in touch. Praying for your peace and comfort at this time. Know that we are thinking of you.
Dear Bob, Marsha and Heather,
We are so sorry for the loss of a very special lady. Barbara will be remembered for her kindness. My Mom and Dad always enjoyed your visits when you came to Hagerstown.
I hope you will find peace and comfort in the many happy memories of your years together as a family. Barbara adored her family.
With sincere condolences,
Merrill & Vickie (Martin) Layton