Background
Spain, Barbara Wortham was born on June 26, 1934 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Edward Washington and Ruth Ward (Baggett) Wortham.
Spain, Barbara Wortham was born on June 26, 1934 in Henderson, North Carolina, United States. Daughter of Edward Washington and Ruth Ward (Baggett) Wortham.
Diploma in Business, Henderson Business College, 1954. Diploma in Bookkeeping, Vance-Granville College, Henderson, North Carolina, 1987.
Bookkeeper, Roses Stores, Inc., Henderson, North Carolina, 1952-1956; bookkeeper, Spain Ditching Svc., Henderson, 1952-1975; salesperson, Spain Mobile Homes, Henderson, 1970-1978; secretary, partner, Spain Mobile Homes, Henderson, 1967-1979; owner, operator, Spain Mobile Homes, Henderson, since 1989. Owner tobacco farms.
Career speaker Vance County Schools, Henderson, 1991. Board directors United Way, Henderson, 1989. President North Carolina State University Agricultural Foundation, 1989-1991.
Chairman North Carolina State University Agricultural Foundation, 1989-1991. Chairman Nickles for Know How, 1987. Elder Presbyterian Church, 1989-1994.
Member North Carolina Extension Service (president 1970-1972, Woman of Year 1971), Henderson Business Women (president 1975-1977, Woman of Year 1975), Henderson Business and Professional Women (president 1991-1993, Woman of Year 1985).
Married William Macy Spain, June 24, 1951 (wid. June 1989); children: William Macy Junior, Edward Frank, Bradley Wortham.