Marjorie J. Spurlin, 90, of Springfield, Ohio passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Oakwood Village Glaesner Health Center. She was born July 16, 1930 in Springfield Ohio, the daughter of Stephen B. Thomas and Grace Thomas-Williams. She graduated from Springfield High School. Marjorie married James “Spike” Spurlin in 1997. He was the love of her life. Marjorie retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in 1986 after 35 years of services. She was a member of the Retirement Set and a Master Gardener, winning the Home Beautification Award 4 times. Marjorie was an outstanding baker, known for her homemade rolls and apple cobbler. She also had a flair for fashion, enjoyed shopping and took great pride in always looking her best. Marjorie loved the LORD and her family, caring for all of her siblings during their time of illness until their deaths. Marjorie is survived by her brother, William K. Williams of Springfield Ohio; sister-in-law, Barbara Hooper of Dayton Ohio; nieces, Pamela Price of Columbus, Ohio, Grace (Kenneth) Brown of Springfield, Ohio, Cheryl Fitzgerald of Springfield, Ohio, Sharon (Almuhsee) Muhammad of Columbus, Georgia, and Suzanne Brown of Dayton, Ohio; nephews, Anthony Williams of Springfield, Ohio, David Dorsey of Kansas City, Kansas, and Robin Brown of Virginia; and many more nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and special friends. In addition to her parents and spouse, Marjorie is predeceased by her siblings: Iona (Robert) Price, Stephen (Mary) Thomas, Betty (Charles) Dorsey, and Donald (Marguerite) Thomas. Due to COVID 19, a private service will be held prior to burial at the Dayton National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Church of Jesus FWC Capital Campaign in honor of Marjorie Jean Spurlin, 623 South Center Street, Springfield, Ohio 45506, ATTN: Pastor Ann Pratt. The Family wishes to thank the Oakwood Village Family, Independent Living, TCU unit, and the Glaesner Health Center for their excellent care, prayers and support. Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.
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