Brenda S. Spurgeon, 67 of Evansville and formerly of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014.

She was born Jan. 7, 1947 in Princeton to James Bernard Barrett and Delores Irene (Burton) Barrett.

Brenda was a devoted mother and homemaker. She was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and also a member of the Moose Ladies Auxiliary. She had resided in Evansville for the past one and a half years, coming from Princeton. 

Brenda is survived by a son, Paul William Spurgeon and his partner, Thomas William Patterson of Evansville; a daughter, Shawna Leathco of Princeton; 2 grandsons; 1 great grandson; siblings, Paula Barrett of Evansville, Richard Barrett of Patoka, Faye Packer (Jerry) of Evansville and “Pudge” Powers of Princeton; a goddaughter, Cathy Dewig of Evansville; also several nieces and nephews; and her canine companion, Teddy. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; step father, William Minnis; and her husband, Paul D. Spurgeon on Feb. 1, 2010, they were married April 27, 1963. 

A Celebration of Brenda’s Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday at Colvin Funeral Home.