Ruthine Spurgeon

1933-2023

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Ruthine Violet Spurgeon, 90, of Owensville, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Gasconade Manor in Owensville.

She was born Jan. 18, 1933, to Edward and Dellia (Brooks) Medley in Salem.

She owned and operated a daycare for 51 years. She enjoyed cooking and going to the park for cook-outs, especially with her family. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Owensville.

Ruthine was preceded in death by parents, Edward and Dellia; sons, Randy and Michael Spurgeon; sisters, Velma Haddox, Fay House, Nadine Distelkamp, Iline Garver, Dessie Freundlich, and Versa Hollandsworth; brothers, Cubert, Orbra, Eugene and Grafer Medley.

She is survived by children, Connie Lain of Ft. Myers, Fla., Terry Spurgeon and wife Opal of Owensville, and Dennis Spurgeon and wife Cheryl of Rosebud; brother, Harold Medley and wife Mary of Auburn, Calif.; daughter-in-law, Cindy Spurgeon of Owensville; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 17, at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville with Pastor Shane Jarvis officiating. Burial was in the Countryside Memorial Gardens in Owensville.

Memorials may be given to Mercy Hospice.