Rebecca Spofford (aka Bowes)

Rebecca Ann Spofford (aka Bowes), 28, of Newbury, Ohio passed away tragically on August 28, 2024, in a fatal car accident, along with her wife Shawnna Nikole Spurlock (aka Bowes), in Russell Township. She was born September 28, 1995, in Cleveland, Ohio to Michelle Spofford and John Spofford and graduated from Newbury High School. On October 31, 2022, she married Shawnna Nikole Spurlock at Squires Castle. Rebecca was a self-employed house cleaner. She was very artistic and enjoyed coloring, doing her own acrylic nails, and was a self-taught piano player. She loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews, and they loved her too and awarded her the Best Auntie-in-law Award. She is survived by her dog, Phoenix; father, John Spofford; mother, Michelle Spofford; siblings, Johnny Spofford, Sean Spofford, Mathew Spofford, Madison Yost, and Courtney Carrier; nieces and nephews-in-law, Hastin J. Ashmore, Chayton R. Althar, Jr., Declyn Althar, Brynlee Athar, Nova Bartley, and Kinsley Elkins; maternal grandparents, Mary & John Cooley; aunt and uncle, Kris & Rich Pavlik; mother and father-in-law, Tina Bartley & Mike Wiley; sisters-in-law, Krista Bowes, Destiny Hayman, Breonna Wiley, Felicia Bartley, and Kierson Bartley; brother-in-law, Kevin Somody. Rebecca was preceded in death by her siblings, Ryan Spofford at in 2020 and Catlin Spofford at 10 days-old. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 1:00pm-4:30pm at the Village of Timberlake Hall, 11 East Shore Blvd, Timberlake, Ohio 44095. Please feel free to bring a side dish or dessert with you. In place of flowers, contributions can be made to GoFundMe – Shawnna & Rebecca, Cashapp $KristaBowes, Venmo @Krista-Bowes, or Zelle 440-855-1423. The family wants to thank everyone who has reached out to share memories, photos, support, condolences, and more. It has helped them so much during this difficult time to remember how much they were loved by so many. They especially want to thank all the wonderful family and friends who have helped donate to make it possible to give Shawnna & Rebecca the best and most respectful sendoff they could. Rebecca was a beacon of kindness and love. She had a bright soul and spirit that you could feel from across the room. The love Becca & Shawnna held for one another was unlike any other. Rebeccas beautiful face and wildly weird yet perfect personality will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Once you met Becca, she left an imprint on you that was unforgettable. As we grapple at the loss of their physical presence, we hold solace in knowing their spirits live on in the love they instilled in us all. Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Road, Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements. www.LakeErieCrematory.com

Rebecca Spofford (aka Bowes)

September 28, 1995 - August 28, 2024