Rosalyn May Spurgeon

Rosalyn May Spurgeon obituary, Salem, IN

Rosalyn May Spurgeon

Rosalyn Spurgeon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Mar. 21, 2025.
Rosalyn Spurgeon Obituary Rosalyn May Spurgeon, age 88 of Salem, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, in her residence.
Born July 7, 1936, in Salem, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Mable (Altemeyer) Lyles.
She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had been the owner/operator of Northwood Retirement Center since 1986. She was a life resident of Washington County and graduated from Salem High School.
Survivors include: 1 Daughter: Leah Spurgeon of Salem; 2 Sons: Scott Spurgeon of Hanover and Steve Spurgeon of Jeffersonville; 1 Sister: Peggy Weaver of Michigantown, Indiana; Grandchildren: Ayran Sherman, Casey Spurgeon, Adam Spurgeon, Kayla Seabold, Alan Spurgeon, Shelby Schulz and Holly Spurgeon and 3 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 1 son: Tom Spurgeon, 1 brother: Robert Lyles and 1 sister: Ruth Cromer.
The services will be private with interment in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude’s Place
Memphis, Tennessee 38105
www.stjude.org/donate

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