Virginia Lee (Ponton) Spurlock of Portage, IN went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2025, at the age of 94.  She was born March 16, 1931, in Junction City, KS, and she moved to Gary, IN in 1951.  Virginia married Shaw W. Spurlock Sr. on December 5, 1953.  She was the mother of son Shaw W. (Cheryl) Spurlock, Jr. and daughter Karen Spurlock; Grandmother of Tracey (Josh) Coons and Great Grandmother of Alexis, Brooklyn and Caylee Coons of Hobart, IN; special Sister Sylvia Moore, and many nieces and nephews, including Lil (Scott) Falk, Lorri (Steve) Davenport, Ken (Heidi) Moore, and Patti Hogoboom.  Virginia was proceeded in death by her parents Emma and Archie Ponton, her husband, Shaw W. Spurlock, Sr.; son, Shaw W. Spurlock, Jr.; sister, Lillian Roman, brothers, Ellis (Euella) Ponton of Portage, IN; Gerald (Maxine), Leo (Virginia), and Jerry (Jane) Ponton, uncle, Louis Ponton; brother-in-law, Lloyd Spurlock, and nephew, Sam Moore.

Virginia was a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church of Portage, Sunday School teacher, Secretary of the women's group, served on the Finance Committee and spent time helping with Bible School.  In earlier years, Virginia also was involved in Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Indian Guides, managing softball and serving as room mother and PTA president at various schools.  She was a member of Eastern Star, Lady Shriners, Moose Lodge (Monticello) and American Legion (Hobart).

Virginia went to work with her sisters at the pet shop they owned (Pet Haven Pet Shop) in 1988.  She retired in 2016.

Visitation will be at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue, Portage, IN on Monday, March 31, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Funeral Service will be on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. also at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel.  (219) 762-3013 or online condolences can be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com