Martha Spurlock
Martha “Marti” Spurlock, 73, died on September 19, 2018 at Trinity West Hospital. She was born in Steubenville, OH on April 24, 1945 to James Harold and Sarah Beatrice (Willis) Burkett. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Charles Spurlock. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Craven; brother, Pat Burkett; and brother Brent Burkett. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Bernard Spurlock; daughter, Emily Jean Brown (Tim); daughter, Sarah Katherine Biggs (Jim); son, Mitchell Elliott Spurlock (Rana), and six grandchildren, Charlie, Elliott, Andrew, Elise, Owen, and Cole. She is also survived by her brother, Talmage Dewitt Burkett (Jane); brother-in-law, Wayne Elliott Spurlock; her sisters-in-law, Jackie Burkett and Dolores Burkett.
Marti’s voice was unforgettable and a blessing to all who heard her. She was a lifelong musician who began singing at home around her dinner table with her parents, her sister and her brothers. She continued as a church musician, a ministry she shared with her beloved husband, Stephen, of 50 years. Together, they co-founded Civic Choral Society, a ministry of sacred choral music that blessed our community for 42 years.
Marti was a light in this world. So many knew her and loved her for freely extending to every person she met an unending fount of love, compassion and acceptance. Please honor her life by spreading that same life giving joy to all.
Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. with a Memorial service beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 23, 2018, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Steubenville, Ohio. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville. In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to First Westminster Presbyterian Church Youth Programs, 235 North Fourth Street, Steubenville, OH 43952
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