Dora Jane Spurlock

Dora Jane Spurlock, 81 of Mt. Vernon, passed away Monday, Sept.28, 2026 at the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon. She was born Jan. 27, 1945 in California. She was born to Bill and Dora (Harrington) Bruffett.
 
Survivors include her two sons, Charles Spurlock of Aurora,  and John Spurlock of Stockton; three daughters, Lillian (Gene) Higdon of Verona, Mary O'Keefe of Tacoma, Wash., and Betty Higdon of Warrenton; two brothers, Raymond and Larry Bruffett; along with eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
 
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Spurlock; her parents, Bill and Dora; four siblings, John, Earl, Jearl, and Merle Bruffett.
 
A Graveside Service was held Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Maple Park Cemetery.
 
Arrangements are under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel.