Violet Spruill Bartley, 90, passed away peacefully in her home at Creswell, NC on April 9th, 2024, while being surrounded by family and loved ones.
Mrs. Violet was born in Washington County, NC on March 12th, 1934, and was the daughter of the late James Thomas Spruill, Jr. and Gladys Davenport Spruill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Lawrence Bartley, a sister Flora Spruill Ainsley, and brothers, Raymond Earl Spruill and Jimmy Carlton Spruill.
Surviving are her two sons; Larry W. Bartley (wife, Michelle Bartley) and Mark F. Bartley; special nephew James C. Spruill (wife, Jennifer Spruill); brother Philip E. Spruill; seven grandchildren, Casey Price, Daniel Bartley, Shelby Bartley, Mark Bartley, Jr., Lacie Swain, Hunter Spruill, and Walker Spruill, and nine great grandchildren.
She was a graduate of Creswell High School and worked as an insurance agent and care giver. Mrs. Violet was devoted to caring for her mother and father and served others in her community. She had several hobbies and loved working in her flower bed, tending to her dog Lexi and cats, Big Mama and Monkey. Mrs. Violet was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and a devoted Christian.
The family would like to thank everyone that came to render help and took their time to show their love for her in her final days. She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.
Funeral service will be held Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Creswell with Eddie Coltrain officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. prior to the service and other times at the residence.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.