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▰ Edward E Purdy

Died April 15, … More Information
Edward E Purdy, 75, of Columbus, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 15, 2006.
Obituary published: April 16, 2006 in "Hendersonville T-N"

▰ Carlyle Hubert Purdy

Died May 30, … More Information
On May 30, 2010, Carlyle Hubert Purdy, 86 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: May 31, 2010 in "Winston-Salem J"

▰ Betty Jean Purdy

Died February 03, … More Information
Betty Jean Purdy, born February 5, 1934 gained her wings on February 3, 2015 in High Point, North Carolina. Betty was 80. Tags: #Thomas #Lucille #Tomei #Moines #Iowa #Queen #Drake #Kappa #Gamma #Sigma #Iota #Mortar #National #Society #Masters #Music #Rutherford #York #Betty #Stanley #Professor #Fairleigh #University #Ringwood #Community #Stan #Bologna #Church #Robert #Peter #Scout #Head #Catholic #Congregation #Country #American #Organists #Sept #Secular #Order #Fraternity #Sacred #Jesus #Mary #Hilton #High #Maryfield #Sisters #Poor #Mother #Pennybyrn #Lady #Blessed #Craig #Carl #Carol #Cathryn #Elizabeth #Cory #Christopher #Nicholas #Cara #Suzanne #Memorial #Purdy #Ensemble #Fund #Penny #Point #Sechrest #Service
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Jean Allen (Betty) was born in St. Louis, MO to Lt. Col (Ret) Thomas ine
Allen and Lucille Beatrice Tomei Allen on 5, 1934. The family lived in St. Louis during
Betty's early childhood and moved to Ft. Des Moines, Iowa at the outbreak of WWII.

Betty finished her elementary and secondary education in Des Moines and was a member of her high
school synchronized swim team, captain of the golf team, and the coming Queen.

In1951 she was the Des Moines city golf champion. Upon graduation from high school in 1951,
Betty enrolled at Drake University as a music education and piano performance major. She was
a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Sigma Alpha Iota Fraternity, and the Mortar
Board National Honor Society. Betty served as director and accompanist for the competitive
choral groups and continued at Drake earning a Masters Degree in Music before moving to
Rutherford, NJ in 1956.

She was employed by the school district in Rutherford to teach music education. She did her post
graduate work at New York University while continuing as a fulltime music teacher.

In 1958, Betty married the love of her life and husband of 52 years, Stanley
A. Purdy Jr., a Professor of Music at Fairleigh Dickinson University. moved to Ringwood,
NJ where they started a family. While in Ringwood, Betty and her husband founded the
Lakeland Community Chorus, Stan as director and Betty as accompanist. Betty was the choir
director and organist at St. Catherine of Bologna Catholic Church in Ringwood from 1961-1988
and taught music education in the Ringwood public school district in both the Robert Erskine
and Peter Cooper elementary schools from 1970-1988. She received a commendation from the
Governor of NJ for her excellence in teaching. Betty also found time to be a den mother for the
local Cub Scout pack.

In 1988, Betty and her husband Stan retired from teaching and moved to
Hilton Head Island, SC where she continued her vocation as organist for the next two decades;
serving as choir director and organist for St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church and organist
for Congregation Beth Yam. She and her husband were founding members of the Low Country
Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. A life-long devout Catholic, on Sept. 17, 2000,
Betty made her public profession into the Secular Franciscan Order and was a founding
member of the Fraternity of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary chapter in Hilton Head.

Following her husband's death in 2010, Betty moved to High Point, NC in 2013 to live at the
Pennybyrn at Maryfield continuing care retirement community run by the Sisters of the Poor
Servants of the Mother of God. She was an active member of the community, serving as
director and accompanist for the Pennybyrn Singers and an organist at Maryfield Chapel as well
as continuing her fraternal association with the Secular Franciscan Order through Our Lady of
the Blessed Sacrament chapter.

Betty Jean is survived by her children Craig, Carl, Carol,Clarice, and Cathryn; her grandchildren
Clara, Elizabeth, Cory, Christopher, Nicholas, Cara, and Ian; her sister Suzanne Strickland, as well
as many loving extended family members andbeloved friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Maryfield Chapel, High Point, NC on
14th at 10:00 am. Prelude music will be provided by her family, the Purdy Chamber Ensemble,
30 minutes prior.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Pennybyrn at Maryfield
Resident Fund at 109 Penny Rd. High Point, NC 27260 and condolences can be
expressed through the Sechrest Service, High Point, NC.

▰ Betty Catherine Meeks Purdy

Died January 11, … More Information
Betty Catherine Meeks Purdy, born September 22, 1932 went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2015 in Eden, North Carolina. Betty was 82.

▰ Betty Jean Allen Purdy

Died February 03, … More Information
Betty Jean Allen Purdy, born February 5, 1934 died February 3, 2015 in High Point, North Carolina. Betty was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Beverly Carlton-pancoast, Laura Byrnes-haftek, Kim Leisey, Heidi Nead, Barbara Yodice, Phyllis Andrese, Penny Allen, Fannie Levy, Jane Hamblin, Executive Director Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society, Jennifer Cherry, Colleen Langley, Ken Wessling, Ofs, Robin Teitsma, Renee Gauthier, Charlotte Giarratano, Molly And Bob Nottage, Richard Demarest, Gail Wilder Halcomb, Nicole Paradiso, Annmarie Garcia, Cathleen Tanis-gustitus, Paula Raymond, Cory Kelemen-harrington, Bert & Connie Nienaber

▰ Annie Fricke Purdy

Died February 04, … More Information
Annie Fricke Purdy, age 86 of Morehead City, North Carolina, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 4, 2002.
Obituary published: February 05, 2002 in "The Citizen (NH)"

▰ Caroline Bonner Purdum

Died May 20, … More Information
Caroline Bonner Purdum, 0, went to be with the Lord on May 20, 1999 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Obituary published: May 21, 1999 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Caroline Bonner Purdum

Died May 19, … More Information
Caroline Bonner Purdum, age 0 of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away May 19, 1999.
Obituary published: May 20, 1999 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Harley Shane Purdue

Died April 02, … More Information
Harley Shane Purdue, age 17 of Gastonia, North Carolina passed away April 2, 1999.
Obituary published: April 03, 1999 in "Gaston G"

▰ William Scahill Purdom

Died June 30, … More Information
William Scahill Purdom, born October 27, 1953 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 30, 2016 in Wilmington, North Carolina. William was 62. Tags: #Lisa
Obituary: William was born on 27, 1953 and passed away on , 30, 2016. William was a resident of Wilmington, North Carolina at the time of passing. William was married to Lisa.

▰ John Lucian Purdom

Died October 29, … More Information
John Lucian Purdom, age 75 of Wilmington, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on October 29, 1997.
Obituary published: October 30, 1997 in "Charleston DM (WV)"

▰ William Purdie

Died July 26, … More Information
William Purdie died unexpectedly on July 26, 2002 at the age of 56 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina.
Obituary published: July 27, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Raleigh Mack Purdie

Died November 27, … More Information
Raleigh Mack Purdie, 80, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 27, 2001.
Obituary published: November 28, 2001 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Mrs Carolyn Currie Purdie

Died March 08, … More Information
Mrs Carolyn Currie Purdie, born August 1, 1950 passed from this life on March 8, 2017 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Mrs was 66.

▰ Margaret Louise Purdie

Died October 15, … More Information
Margaret Louise Purdie, age 65 of Wilmington, North Carolina, joined the Lord October 15, 2002.
Obituary published: October 16, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Luella Mcgirth Purdie

Died March 27, … More Information
Luella Mcgirth Purdie, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed from this life on March 27, 2013. Luella was 79.
Obituary published: March 28, 2013 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Louise Purdie

Died September 17, … More Information
Louise Purdie, 76 of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, September 17, 2002.
Obituary published: September 18, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Louise Purdie

Died September 13, … More Information
Louise Purdie died unexpectedly on September 13, 2002 at the age of 76 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Obituary published: September 14, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ John Purdie

Died December 03, … More Information
John Purdie, age 74 of Fayetteville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 1998.
Obituary published: December 04, 1998 in "Fayetteville O-T"

▰ Jeremiah Purdie

Died May 09, … More Information
Jeremiah Purdie, age 74 of Pinehurst, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior May 9, 2005.
Obituary published: May 10, 2005 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Ernest Purdie

Died February 01, … More Information
Ernest Purdie, age 73 of Wilmington, North Carolina, gained his wings on February 1, 2002.
Obituary published: February 02, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Ernest Purdie

Died January 30, … More Information
Ernest Purdie, age 73 of Wilmington, North Carolina, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 30, 2002.
Obituary published: January 31, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Doris Purdie

Died November 11, … More Information
Doris Purdie, born August 26, 1930 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home November 11, 2014 in Wallace, North Carolina. Doris was 84.

▰ Craven Purdie

Died December 07, … More Information
Craven Purdie, age 73 of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died on December 7, 2002.
Obituary published: December 08, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Brian Julian Purdie

Died March 06, … More Information
Brian Julian Purdie, born December 15, 1961 passed away peacefully March 6, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brian was 54.

▰ Blanchie (Mckoy) Purdie

Died July 18, … More Information
Blanchie (Mckoy) Purdie, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, departed this life Sunday July 18, 2002. Blanchie was 61.
Obituary published: July 19, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Beulah W Purdie

Died April 26, … More Information
Beulah W Purdie, of Columbus Co, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest April 26, 2004. Beulah was 84.
Obituary published: April 27, 2004 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Annie Gertrude "Gertie" Purdie

Died September 08, … More Information
Annie Gertrude "Gertie" Purdie, of North Carolina, gained her wings on September 8, 2004. Annie was 88.
Obituary published: September 09, 2004 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Alton Purdie

Died June 27, … More Information
Alton Purdie, 51, of New Bern, North Carolina departed this life June 27, 2000.
Obituary published: June 28, 2000 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Alice Hart (Turner) Purdie

Died January 25, … More Information
Alice Hart (Turner) Purdie, 87, of Raleigh, North Carolina departed this life January 25, 1998.
Obituary published: January 26, 1998 in "Raleigh N & O"

▰ Albert W Purdie

Died February 17, … More Information
Albert W Purdie, born August 1, 1940 entered eternal life February 17, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Albert was 78.

▰ Adrian Sherrod Purdie

Died November 11, … More Information
Adrian Sherrod Purdie died unexpectedly on November 11, 2015 at the age of 44 in New Bern, North Carolina.
Obituary published: November 12, 2015 in "New Bern SJ"

▰ Mrs Mary Agnes Frances Casey Purchase

Died March 13, … More Information
Mrs Mary Agnes Frances Casey Purchase, born March 18, 1915 went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2012 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mrs was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Fannie Thompson, Michael Lessin, Justo Nunez

▰ John E Purchase

Died June 16, … More Information
John E Purchase, age 89 of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully June 16, 2004.
Obituary published: June 17, 2004 in "Spfld R (MA)"

▰ Willie Mae Barbee Purcell

Died April 29, … More Information
Willie Mae Barbee Purcell, born November 3, 1927 went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2015 in North Carolina. Willie was 87.

▰ Willie Purcell

Died October 05, … More Information
Willie Purcell, born February 18, 1954 died on October 5, 2014 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Willie was 60.

▰ Willie Mae Purcell

Died April 29, … More Information
Willie Mae Purcell, born November 3, 1927 entered Heaven's gates on April 29, 2015 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Willie was 87.

▰ William Dempsey Purcell

Died May 23, … More Information
William Dempsey Purcell died unexpectedly on May 23, 2011 at the age of 78 in Old Fort, North Carolina.
Obituary published: May 24, 2011 in "McDowell News"

▰ Thomas Michael Purcell

Died October 23, … More Information
Thomas Michael Purcell, born May 24, 1936 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 23, 2016 in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Thomas was 80.

▰ Thelma (Holcomb) Purcell

Died January 10, … More Information
Thelma (Holcomb) Purcell, age 99 of Charlotte, North Carolina, entered Heaven's gates on January 10, 2003.
Obituary published: January 11, 2003 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Shirley Helena Purcell

Died November 29, … More Information
Shirley Helena Purcell, born July 25, 1924 passed from this life on November 29, 2014 in Matthews, North Carolina. Shirley was 90.

▰ Sarah Elizabeth (Dove) Purcell

Died September 02, … More Information
Sarah Elizabeth (Dove) Purcell, age 70 of Southern Pines, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2003.
Obituary published: September 03, 2003 in "Charlotte Obs (NC)"

▰ Samuel James Purcell

Died November 23, … More Information
Samuel James Purcell, age 78 of Pinehurst, North Carolina, passed away peacefully November 23, 2001.
Obituary published: November 24, 2001 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Samuel J Purcell

Died November 18, … More Information
Samuel J Purcell, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, passed away peacefully November 18, 2001. Samuel was 78.
Obituary published: November 19, 2001 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Robert C Purcell

Died October 31, … More Information
Robert C Purcell, born May 25, 1928 died October 31, 2013 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Robert was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Walker, James Purcell, Sharon & Paul Hudson, Bud Hedgecock, Shirley Morrison, Betty Shaw, Sharon Hedgecock Smith, Debra & Gary Doss, Doug Purcell, Tammy Johnson, Barbara Hedgecock Glidewell, American Heart Association, Linda Forrest, Brenda Purcell Hedgecock, Donna Kellam Harris

▰ Prince Jr Rev Purcell

Died January 24, … More Information
Prince Jr Rev Purcell, age 72 of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed from this world into the next January 24, 2002.
Obituary published: January 25, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Prince Jr Rev Purcell

Died January 22, … More Information
On January 22, 2002, Prince Jr Rev Purcell, 72, of Fayetteville, North Carolina left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: January 23, 2002 in "Fayetteville O"

▰ Percy Purcell

Died December 18, … More Information
Percy Purcell, of Monroe, North Carolina, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home December 18, 2002. Percy was 79.
Obituary published: December 19, 2002 in "Charlotte Obs"

▰ Paul William Ryan Purcell

Died December 31, … More Information
Paul William Ryan Purcell, born December 31, 2016 died on December 31, 2016 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Paul was 0.

▰ Nellie (Cantrell) Purcell

Died March 08, … More Information
Nellie (Cantrell) Purcell, age 83 of Greensboro, North Carolina, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 8, 2007.
Obituary published: March 09, 2007 in "Raleigh N & O"
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