Carolyn Sue Spurling

Carolyn “Mamaw” Spurling, age 65, of Etowah passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Starr Regional Hospital. She enjoyed taking care of her children, animals and garden. She took pleasure working in her flower garden, canning, watching westerns and wrestling.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Veda Locke; brother, Benny Locke; sons, Richard and James Spurling; grandson, William Spurling; great aunts, Willie Wilson and Mae McDaniel.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Charles J. Spurling of Etowah; sons, Charles W. and Lois Spurling of Etowah; Michael Spurling of Etowah; Bob Spurling of Riceville; Alex Roach of Niota; Kyle Roach of Etowah; daughters, Savannah Spurling of Etowah; Nicole Roach of Athens; Pebbles Roach of Madisonville; grandchildren, Joshua, A.J., Bryson and Jazzy; great-grandchildren, Rocky “Little Man”, Aaleyah “Sissy”, Lilly; several siblings, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in Serenity Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon James Woody officiating. Family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m to 2:00 p.m prior to service. Pallbearers include: Wally Harmon, Michael Spurling, Alex Roach, Joshua Swafford, Adam Witt, Bob Spurling, James Fritts and Jonathon Spurling. Interment will follow in the Spurling family cemetery. White dove release will conclude the services.