Julia Spencer Scott
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Julia Spencer Scott, age 72, of Blue Springs, Missouri died peacefully at home on May 31, 2025 surrounded by family. Julie was born June 2, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Ruskin High School in 1970 before attending the University of Central Missouri where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Education Degree. While at UCM she became a member of the Delta Zeta Sorority and was active in the alumnae association up until her death. Julie continued her education at SMU by earning a Master’s of Liberal Arts. Julie’s teaching career began in the Raytown School District where she taught foreign language. She then taught 30 years as a high school French and Spanish teacher in the Blue Springs School District until her retirement in 2006.
One of Julie’s biggest passions was to travel. Her love of travel began during childhood with her parents, and she instilled that same love to her own children. Before Julie even returned home from one trip, she was already planning the next one. She even shared her love of travel by chaperoning student trips to various countries throughout the world.
Julie was the sponsor for the AFS organization at Blue Springs High School. She lovingly hosted four AFS students in her home.
Julie is survived by her husband of 48 years, Tom Scott. She leaves behind her two daughters, Lauren Scott and Whitney Heinze (Daniel). She also leaves behind a grandson, Alexander and another grandchild arriving in October. Other survivors include her sister, Carolyn Overfelt Davis (Russ), sister-in-law Susan Swearingin (Dennis), brother-in-law Duane Baresel and her beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Julie leaves behind many close and cherished friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Al and Beverly Spencer; her sister, Cheryl Baresel; and in-laws, Tom and Merle Scott.
Funeral services will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 4947 NE Chouteau Drive, Kansas City, MO 64119 at 2:00 pm on Saturday June 14, 2025. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Episcopal of Church of the Good Shepherd.
My wonderful cousin was always so fun and interested in everything and everyone around her. She was so loved by her students, family and countless friends. She will be missed by so many and my children and grandchildren will continue to speak fondly of her countless adventures. We will miss you cuz!
Julie was a kind and caring person to everyone she met. She was a devoted Delta Zeta sister and will be missed by so many, especially at our regular meetings.
Your spirit will forever be etched in my heart. Farewell, until we meet again. Rest among the angels my love.
My Condolences 🙏🏿
She was always so nice to me, always smiling , I will miss her..sorry I can’t make the service’s ill be out off town, I’ll dedicate a song to my wonderful cousin Julia.
Love my Family..
Julie- the ultimate Classy French Lady! Always poised and ready with a pleasant word. Thank you for sharing your love and support with your sorority sisters – always having great advice on life and love.
Over the years I have met several of your former students and all have shared that you were one of their favorite teachers- if not THE favorite!
Prayers for Tom and Lauren and Whitney. May Julie’s memory be a blessing for you all.
Julie was such a kind soul, she will be deeply missed by those who had the honor of knowing her.
Julie was a wonderful mother. She was a friend as well as parent to her two daughters. I enjoyed seeing them together at events like the Royals games. She was deeply loved by her girls, Lauren and Whitney. That’s the way her true spirit will live on through them and the grandchildren. Peace to the Scott family.
When I think of Julie, I think of joy! She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. It was an honor to be one of her sorority sisters and have her influence in my life. She will truly be missed but her memory is etched in the hearts of those who loved her. Prayers for her family.