Julia Ellen "Judy" Spencer's Obituary
Julia Ellen Spencer, 91, passed away peacefully at Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana on Friday, May 1, 2026, with family by her side.
Judy was born October 17, 1934, in Hart, Michigan, to Harry Jay and Mildred (Hasty) Pangburn. Judy graduated from Hart High School in 1952. She worked as a secretary at Oceana County Credit Bureau for 3 years, then bought the Credit Bureau and was the owner for another 3 years.
On May 9, 1959, she married the boy next door, Jerry Gene Spencer, at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church in Hart, Michigan. Judy and her husband enjoyed many adventures together including working on the family farm, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and following MSU sporting events. Some of her favorite traveling adventures include St. Barts, Medjugorje, Caruso, Switzerland and Austria. Judy and Jerry spent many winters in Anna Maria Island, Florida.
Judy volunteered as a Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Representative for Oceana County for 25 years. She also volunteered by organizing funeral luncheons and teaching CCD classes at her parish, St. Gregory’s. Judy organized dinners for the Hart Lions Club and was a Girl Scout Leader. She was a Representative for the Red Cross Blood Drives in Oceana County for 20 years.
Judy is survived by her children, Jenny (Mike) Purdy of Osgood, Indiana, Jeff Spencer of Whitefish, Montana and Joany Spencer of Portage, Michigan; Grandchildren Ryan Mullally, Spencer (Grace) Purdy, Corry Daoust, Jayson (Torie) Purdy, Cassy Daoust, Michaela Purdy, Maria (Tyler) Huff and Elizabeth (Neal) Bohman; Great Grandchildren Mackenzie, Hayden, Skyler and Ryan Mullally, Judah and John Luke Purdy, Zwade, Lincoln, Halle, Lou and Lola Purdy, and Maeve Huff.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Spencer, parents Harry Jay and Mildred Pangburn, brother Jack (Mae) Pangburn and daughter-in-law Eva Spencer.
Rosary (12:15 PM) followed by Mass of Christian Burial (1:00 PM) at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Sunman, Indiana, will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Graveside Service and Celebration of Life will be held in Hart, Michigan, later in May.
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