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Maureen O’Brien Spencer was born on March 28, 1960, in San Diego, California. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ken Spencer, and her parents, Pauline and Frank O’Brien.
She is survived by her siblings: Kevin O’Brien, Tom O’Brien and his wife Kim, Kathy Bowles and her husband Mark, and Frank O’Brien. She also leaves behind her cherished nieces, Tara and Stacy Jones, and nephews, Justin and Tyler O’Brien.
Maureen grew up in Norfolk, Virginia, where she attended Christ the King Elementary School and graduated from Norfolk Catholic High School in 1978. On December 24, 1995, she married Ken Spencer and began a new chapter in Oklahoma City. There, she worked in billing for the Oklahoma University Medical Center, where she was known for her kindness and dedication.
She had a deep love for the simple joys of life—visits to the beach, trips to Branson, celebrating Christmas, and the companionship of her beloved pets, her cat Tiger and her dog Paulie.
In 2023, Maureen retired and moved to Vero Beach, Florida, to enjoy a quieter life closer to nature and family.
After a courageous battle with cancer and enduring a year of intense chemotherapy and radiation, Maureen passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
In keeping with her wishes, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VNA and Hospice Foundation, https://foundation.vnatc.com/hospice-house/ or to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, https://hsvb.org/
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Kathy Worthen
July 15, 2025, 9:01 pm
I can’t even believe this thought it was spam! She was my cherished friend for so very many years. My best friend on this planet. We met at Heartside home care part of Sentara and worked together for years until she moved away. We stayed friends. Prayers for the family and her friend she touched so very many people during her life. She will be cherished for ever.
Susan Price Gray
July 15, 2025, 9:10 pm
I am sadden to read this. I went to school with Maureen and catholic. Rest high with the angels.
Dianna Jones
July 15, 2025, 9:33 pm
Your presence will greatly be missed. I loved working with you at OU. You were a fantastic boss and wonderful friend. I’ll miss hearing your laugh and you saying, “You’re too much!” You were so much fun to be around. It’s still hard to believe you’re gone, but you’ll never be forgotten, sweet friend.
Pamela Dunn
July 15, 2025, 9:33 pm
So sad to hear this. Condolences to her family. May she rest in the arms of Jesus ✝️
Heidi
July 15, 2025, 10:26 pm
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to know Maureen. She was always so welcoming with open arms and a big smile. The world is dimmer without her beauty & smile in it. Sending hugs and love to her family. My thoughts, prayers and heart are with you all. ❤️
Andrea Ross
July 15, 2025, 10:42 pm
Maureen was definitely loved by everyone she met. Always a smile on her face and always encouraging others. I was honored to work with her and to be friends with her. Though heartbroken I’m at peace knowing she is resting in the arms of our heavenly Father and that she’s reunited with Ken and her mom and dad. She is now healed.
Teresa Downs Gamertsfelder
July 15, 2025, 11:07 pm
I am so sad to hear this Maureen and my sister Mary were close friends when they attended Christ the King Maureen reached out to me with kind words and fond memories of sister when she past away my prayers go out to her entire family.
Kay Swaim
July 15, 2025, 11:16 pm
Lovely friend who was always there for me. I wish I had known about this sooner. We had so much fun on our Penn Sq shopping days through the years. Worked in the old Williams Pavilion, but continued our friendship for 20+ years. Maureen you will and do have a place in my heart.
Love you dear one. I know your at peace with your Mom, Dad and Ken. ❣️❤️
Ricky Bloomer
July 15, 2025, 11:17 pm
Maureen, I enjoyed getting to know you and being able to spend time with before u moved to Vero Beach and then when u came back here to OKC and we went to Branson last you. I will truly miss you and my youngest Grandkids, Jace and Brynlee who always wanted to call and talk to Maureen, especially Brynlee. We truly miss you.
Mary Dressler
July 15, 2025, 11:48 pm
Maureen, you were such a sweetheart! Deepest sympathies to the family.
Kathleen Shevlin
July 16, 2025, 12:33 am
Condolences to Maureen’s family and friends.
Vince Newby
July 16, 2025, 3:31 am
True friend at Christ the King, my condolences goes out to her family as she enters Heaven.
Heidi Schalk
July 16, 2025, 11:49 am
I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to know Maureen. She was kind and always welcoming with her beautiful smile. My heart and love go out to her family and everyone who loved her. Maureen, I know your smile is lighting up heaven and you will be forever missed.
Mary Jane Escuadra Teall
July 17, 2025, 3:47 am
My condolences to ‘O Brien & Spencer families. Will always remember her kind and happy nature during our school years at CTK and Norfolk Catholic HS.
Joyce Spencer
July 18, 2025, 5:11 am
Maureen and I both shared the same Spencer name as I was married to Ken Spencer’s father Mike Spencer until his passing in 2003. Maureen was such a sweet person and I always wished that we could have lived closer to her & Ken (so far away) and spend time together, but now we look forward to our reunion in heaven. May God comfort each of our hearts with precious memories.