Courtney Spruiell

In loving Memory of Courtney Spruiell

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Courtney Spruiell, 39, of Thomasville, who entered into eternal peace on Wednesday - July 29, 2026, after an incredibly courageous battle with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. 

Courtney was, above all else, a mother. Her daughters Alysa and Maddie were the greatest accomplishments of her life and the center of her world. Every decision she made and every battle she fought was fueled by the deep love she had for her girls. She shared a beautiful twenty-one years with her life partner, Matthew, building a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to their family. 

To know Courtney was to know someone who embraced life in her own unique way. She loved getting lost in a good book, spending time coloring and relaxing with her Playstation 5. She proudly embraced her darker side - black was always her favorite color. Halloween was a year-round celebration and horror movies never went out of season. She adored The Phantom of The Opera and found joy in the things that made her uniquely herself. Her laugh could brighten a room, and making her laugh was one of life's greatest rewards. She was a loving daughter, an incredible sister, and someone who fiercely watched over those she loved. She had a quiet strength that carried her through more hardships than most people will ever know, yet she continued to love deeply and give generously of herself. 

When cancer entered her life, Courtney fought with extraordinary courage. She endured treatments, surgeries, setbacks, and pain with remarkable resilience. Though cancer claimed her body, it never defeated her spirit. She remained a warrior until her final breath, teaching those around her what perseverance, grace and unconditional love truly look like. 

A Memorial Service will be held at Whiddon-Shiver Funeral Home on Friday - July 31st, 2026 at 2:00 pm. 

Courtney leaves behind her beloved daughters Alysa Welch and Maddie Welch of Thomasville, her devoted life partner, Matthew Welch of Thomasville, her sister Brittany Watts (Greg McDaniel) of Thomasville, and brother Michael Watts of Thomasville, her mother Julie Cameron of Thomasville and countless relatives and friends whose lives are forever richer because they knew her. 

She will be remembered not for the illness that took her, but for the extraordinary woman she was - a devoted mother, a faithful partner, a loving daughter, a loving daughter, an amazing big sister, and a fierce fighter whose courage will never be forgotten.

"The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalms 34:18

Forever loved. Forever missed. Forever Courtney.