Barbara Hahn Willett Spalding

Barbara Hahn Willett Spalding, 78, of Bardstown, passed away Monday October 2, 2017 at U of L Hospital.  She was born November 3, 1938 in Bardstown, a retired nurse, member of Bardstown Garden Club, and St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she was involved with the Altar Society and Bereavement Committee.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Patrick Willett Jr.; two daughters, Jolie Danielle Willett, and Cathy Spalding; and son, David Spalding.

She is survived by five sons, Jimmy (Ruth) Willett, Mike (Patty) Willett both of Bardstown, Jeff (Meredith) Willett of Lexington, Gabe (Tricia) Willett of Bardstown, and Kyle (Lynn) Willett of Fisherville; ten grandchildren, Haley Willett, J.P. Willett, Caroline Willett, Whitney Willett, Simon Willett, Laura Laine Barnhill, Kasey Willett, Jacob Willett, Tori Whaley, and Brett Whaley; great-granddaughter, Braelyn Whaley; and sister-in-law, Barbara Willett of Bardstown.

Her Memorial Mass will be 11:00 am Thursday October 5, 2017 at Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.  Rev. Joseph Batcheldor will officiate.  Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm Wednesday October 4 at Barlow Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 7 pm.

Memorial contributions may go to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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