Rose Mary Smith

1929-2020

Rose Mary Smith (Spurk), 91, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2020 after succumbing to complications from COVID-19. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Clara Spurk.

Rose Mary was deeply spiritual and cherished sharing miraculous events and stories of hope. She was an active member of Seventh-Day Adventist church, caregiver to many including family, neighbors, elders and hospital patients. She fed the homeless, helped AIDS babies and lifted many in prayer. Most importantly, she was a devoted mother who overcame many obstacles during her life by relying on her faith in God to raise her girls on her own.

Rose Mary is preceded in death by infant son Bobby, siblings Dorothy Naples, Raymond Spurk Jr, Robert Spurk and Jackie Spurk. She is survived by five loving daughters, Joyce Bixler, Janet Weller, Pattee Kelly, Sandra Green and Linda Herndon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren: Mandy Bixler Cunningham, Daniel Byrnes, Kristy Bowser, Brandie Byrnes, Kyle Warner, Jason Jadloski, Tyler Herndon and 4 great-grandchildren. Rose Mary also leaves behind sister Dolores (Tootsie) Vesey and brother William Spurk both of Champion OH.

A special thanks goes out to Karli Alfano for all she has done for Rose Mary and family for the last 2 years. She is our Angel.

A celebration of Rose Mary’s life will be held when it’s safe to do so.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com