Norma June Witwer Spurling, 90, of Jacksonville, IL, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at Jacksonville Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

She was born on June 9, 1934, in Jacksonville, the daughter of James and Addie (Stice) Witwer. Norma married David C. Spurling on May 17, 1950, in Hannibal, MO. He preceded her in death on July 19, 2015.

Norma is survived by two daughters, Dianna Lynn DeOrnellas of Jacksonville (deceased husband, Jerry), and Ginger Lee (Dall) Thomas of La Combe, LA; ten grandchildren, Teri Lynnette Freesmeyer, Billie Jo Freesmeyer, Shirley Ann DeLong, Angel Lynn Cambridge, Christopher Joseph Spurling, Anthony John Curole II, Kenneth Tyler Spurling, Sarah Elizabeth Spurling, Michael Paul Spurling, and Bradley Austin Spurling; twenty-four great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four children, Judith Ann Freesmeyer, David Edward Spurling, Sandra Kay Spurling, and Neal Allen Spurling; and her siblings, Joy Witwer, Harley Witwer, Ruby Witwer Biggs, and Jack Witwer.

Norma attended Jacksonville High School. She worked for the dietary department for MacMurray College and Holly Cross Hospital. Norma was also a dental assistant for Dr. Cory in Jacksonville.

Mrs. Spurling was of the Baptist faith. As genealogy was one of her favorite hobbies, she was a member of the Genealogy Association. She also enjoyed camping, boating, and bird watching and feeding. Norma even had some of her poetry books published.

Per Norma's request, she will be cremated and there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the New Directions Heating and Cooling, Jacksonville Food Bank, Women's Crisis Center in Jacksonville, or to a charity of your choice. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.