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Kaiya Purvis Obituary

PURVIS Kaiya Rae Purvis, 5 months, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010. She was known as a happy, loving child who could light up a room with her smile. She brought joy to everyone who met her and she was loved by those who never had the chance. She is survived by loving parents, Karl and Andrea Purvis; grandparents, Robert and Rebecca Purvis and Peter and Donna Ferraraccio; great-grandma, Rose; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, many loving friends and relatives. Family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 5660 Trabue Rd., Columbus, OH 43228, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor John Hood officiating. She will be laid to rest at St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to First Candle, 1314 Bedford Ave., Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21208 or visit www.firstcandle.org. Online condolences may be made at www.tiddfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2010.

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December 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kaiya was a beautiful child. sorry for your loss. (A nurse from the ER at Doctor's) Please let the wonderful and happy memories comfort you in these difficult times of loss.

Sierra Souder

November 22, 2010

Even though we did not meet her, we will always remember your little "Glow Worm." All our love and thoughts are with you.

Janice Brewer

November 21, 2010

My heart goes out to this family and my Thoughts and prayers are with them.

Lisa Chu

November 20, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to your family.

Becky Russell

November 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Bob, Becky and Cassidy Russell (also members of St. James)

Constance CabbagePatch

November 19, 2010

My heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

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