June Lawson Spaunburgh

AIKEN, SC – JUNE LAWSON SPAUNBURGH, 88, beloved wife of Richard George Spaunburgh, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Worcester, MA, June was a daughter of the late John and Gladys Turner Lawson. She lived in Aiken since 1973 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Houndslake Country Club. Her hobbies included sewing and knitting. An avid bowler for many years, she was a former secretary for the Ladies League in Aiken. She enjoyed volunteering at her church and for Meals on Wheels. Survivors, in addition to Richard, her husband for 65 years, include a daughter, Linda S. Lawing, Moncks Corner, SC; a son, David R. Spaunburgh (Jeanne), Indian Harbour Beach, FL; five grandchildren, Preston Riley, Richard Riley (Kala), Matthew Spaunburgh (Meredith), Lauren Spaunburgh and Nicholas Spaunburgh; three great-grandchildren, Natalie Riley, Brayden Carr and Parker Spaunburgh. The family is especially grateful to Vallery Tyler, her primary caregiver for over 5 years for her compassionate care and also to the caregivers of ResCare and the staff of Liberty Hospice. A memorial service will be held Monday afternoon, January 11th at 2 o’clock at First Presbyterian Church with The Revs. Brian Coulter and Holly Shoaf-O’Kula officiating. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, 224 Barnwell Ave., NW, Aiken, SC 29801 or the the Alzheimers Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Ste. L, Anderson, SC 29621 (www.alz.org). SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of June Lawson Spaunburgh, please visit our flower store.