Darla Irene Spencer
Passed: April 24, 2022
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Darla Irene Spencer
Passed: April 24, 2022
Obituary
Darla Irene Spencer, 72, of Charleston, WV, passed away on April 24, 2022.
Darla was born in Kanawha County, WV. She was a Registered Professional Archaeologist and was an instructor at WVU Native American Studies Program. She held a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from West Virginia State University, as well as a Master’s in Sociology and Anthropology at Marshall University. Darla has researched the archaeology and early history of West Virginia for over 25 years and was the Secretary-Treasurer of the West Virginia Archeological Society and Board of Directors member of the Council for West Virginia Archaeology. In 2003, she was awarded the Sigfus Olafson Award of Merit for her contributions to West Virginia Archaeology and early history of West Virginia. Darla was also a published author of two books (Early Native Americans in West Virginia: The Fort Ancient Culture. 2016; Woodland Mounds in West Virginia. 2019) and several articles for Archeological journals.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Anthony Hoffman.
Darla is survived by her sons, Logan Hoffman and Damon Hoffman (Wendy), and niece, Gloria Lopez, all of Charleston, WV.
To honor the Life of Darla Spencer, a Memorial Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street, East, in Charleston, WV.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
9 responses to Darla Irene Spencer
Gary Borstein says:
May 2, 2022
With profound sadness I saw where Darla passed away. We are friends for over 50 years. She was a most precious human being with great talents and kindness. I was gifted with one of her treasured pointalisms of a leopard that I have always cherished. My thoughts are with you. Gary Borstein
Bonnie M. Brown says:
May 1, 2022
We in the WVU Native American Studies Program are heavy hearted as we note the passing of our friend and dear colleague. Darla was a gifted researcher and educator who treated each student with care and respect. She inspired so many of her students, readers, and audiences at her numerous public presentations to learn more about and appreciate the First Peoples of the land. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest condolences go to her family members.
Wesley Clarke says:
May 1, 2022
As an Ohio colleague, I know that Darla’s passing is a great loss to archaeology throughout the region. She was a delightful person and will be missed both professionally and personally. Condolences to Darla’s family from me and the staff of The Castle Museum, Marietta, Ohio.