Doris " D.D." Diane Spurlock

Doris Diane (Thomas) Spurlock age 74, passed away peacefully in Decatur, Alabama, Thursday, August 13, 2026, as one of God's angels. Diane was a very special person! She was born on October 9th,1952 in Alabama and grew up primarily in Michigan. She moved back to Alabama with her parents when they retired. It wasn’t long before Diane was introduced to Terry Sprulock. The two of them fell in love, got married and shared a caring, respectful, loving life with one another and their birds. Diane had a gentle spirit and a heart full of kindness. She found happiness in watching movies, working puzzles, and, above all, caring for Terry and those she loved. She had a quiet way of making others feel special and was deeply devoted to her family. Her love knew no bounds, and she will be remembered for the compassion, warmth, and generosity she shared so freely with everyone she met. She was also a proud member of the West Meade Baptist Church in Decatur. Our love for Diane has no end. Her legacy of love, compassion, and kindness will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She is survived by her devoted husband, Terry Spurlock of Decatur, Alabama. She is also survived by her siblings: Chuck and Sue Thomas of Michigan; Mary and Lanny Harrison of Texas; Larry and Jim Thomas of Michigan; and Betty Buckland and Tim Terry of Texas. She is lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews: Debbie Collins and Tim Petty of Alabama; Tina and Darrell Dacus of Florida; Alexa and Christopher Buckland of Texas; and Jason and Shannon Thomas of Michigan. She also leaves behind her cherished great-nieces and great-nephews: Connor and Nicole Chester (Ellie and Mira), Jacob and Kendall Chester (Logan and Jessie), Shelby Chester, Derrick Dacus, and Kruze Limberg. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Christeen Thomas of Alabama; her Mother and Father-in-law, Floyd and Hazel Spurlock of Tennessee; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Janet Petty of Alabama; and her nephew, Orville Collins of Alabama. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at Shelton Funeral Home, 2105 Beltline Road SW, Decatur, Alabama 35601. Following the funeral service, graveside burial will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, 4758 New Manchester Highway, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. (931) 455-3485. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Westmead Baptist Church, 2030 Beltline Road SW, Decatur, Alabama 35601, in memory of Diane. Serving as pallbearers will be: Chuck Thomas, Larry Thomas, Jim Thomas, Tim Terry, Lanny Harrison, and Donnie Sandlin.

Doris " D.D." Diane Spurlock

October 9, 1952 - August 13, 2026