Barbara Lea Spear

Barbara Lea (Mooney) Spear, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, March 1^st, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Beloved child of late William Edward and Shirley Mae Mooney, born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday, July 9^th, 1971.

Barb was a graduate of Arlington High School and enjoyed playing tennis. On October 14^th, 1995, she married the love of her life, Brian Spear, at Meadlawn Christian Church. Barb and Brian welcomed two children, Kami Danielle(1998) and William Thomas(2001). She was a dedicated employee of 21 years to Corsi Custom Cabinetry and worked as a Logistics Manager. Watching her son’s baseball games and seeing her daughter’s art in exhibitions brought Barb the most joy.

Barb relished in the times she spent with friends and family, especially Saturday nights with her best friends. To know Barb was to know someone with a larger-than-life personality, one who didn’t hold back, spoke her truth, and loved wholeheartedly and unconditionally. 

She is survived by her husband, Brian; her children Kami and Will; her brothers Brian and Robert(Sandy); her nephews Craig, Ryan, and Aaron; and her nieces Amberly and Amber. 

The viewing will be Sunday, March 5^th, 2023 from 4-7pm at Indiana Funeral Care located at 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250. There will be an additional viewing Monday, March 6^th, 2023 from 12-2 pm with the funeral service following, also at Indiana Funeral Care. There will be a graveside service after the funeral at Oaklawn Memory Gardens located at 9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250.