Belle S. Spafford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetBelle S. Spafford
American Mormon leader
Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1895
Place of Birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Date of Death: 02-Feb-1982
Profession: religious leader
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Belle S. Spafford
- Marion Isabelle Sims Smith Spafford (October 8, 1895 – February 2, 1982) was the ninth Relief Society General President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from April 6, 1945, until October 3, 1974.
- She served longer in this capacity than any other woman in the history of the Relief Society.
- Spafford also served as president of the National Council of Women from 1968 to 1972, traveling and speaking both nationally and internationally in that position.
- She served the LDS Church in a variety of other positions and capacities, including as editor of the Relief Society Magazine, founder of the church's social services program, and board of trustees member of the LDS school system.
- In all of her activities, Spafford consistently spoke of the rights and responsibilities of women.
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