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BORN
1917
DIED
2012
Juanita Purifoy Obituary
She was born Aug. 10, 1917, in Holland, Ark., to the late Thomas J. and Fannie Walters McGaha Garrett.
Lucille was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Dewitt E. Purifoy; brothers, Eugene Garrett, Tommy Truitt Garrett, James Benton Garrett and Wellington Hugh "Bill" Garrett; sisters, Beatrice Garrett, Marjorie Maureen Garrett and Blanche Elizabeth Garrett Carter. Lucille was a member of the Holland Baptist Church and attended school at Holland. She served faithfully in her church for many years. In her church, she was next to the oldest member, Mildred Land, (97) her cousin being the oldest. Lucille was employed as a welder during World War II, worked as sales clerk in various places, but the most important job to her was mother, wife and homemaker. She loved the outdoors and tending to her flowers. Lucille had a great sense of humor, and always had a joke to tell.
Lucille is survived by her children, Fred Purifoy (Jana) of Holland, Maureen Fiddler of Heber Springs and Kathy Pearce (Ronald) of Holland; grandchildren, Fritz Purifoy of Odessa, Texas, Sheryl Pollock of Jacksonville, Phyllis Smith of North Little Rock, Kim Evans of Fort Smith, Robert Bailey of North Little Rock, Tim Pearce of Holland and Carla White of Conway; great-grandchildren, Trey Hearon, Stephen Hearon, Justin Pearce, Haley White, Kaylen Pearce, Hannah White, Hope White, Bailey Evans, Garrett Evans, Luci Pollock and Sam Pollock; eight great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Holland Baptist Church, with Bro. Larry White officiating.
Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Greenbrier, 501-679-2575.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bill Garrett, Jim Garrett, Paul Garrett, Charles Carter, Trey Hearon and Stephen Hearon.
Honorary pallbearers will be Lawrence Carter, David Garrett and Ronnie McGaha.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Holland Baptist Church Building Fund, 673 Hwy 287, Holland, AR 72173.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Janie(Rebona) McPherson
May 6, 2012
My Aunt Pete was such an inspiration. Couldn't have asked for better! Because of her, I excelled in piano playing, having pounded on that old one she had in the back bedroom.
She sent me birthday card for many many years. My heart is there!!! Miss my Aunt Pete!!!! I was Jim's daugher!!!
VAC
February 8, 2012
To the family: As you grieve of sadness may the "hearer of prayer" help you to endure this time of sorrow and grant you peace. My deepest condolences. (Psalms 65:2)
Dennis Acklin
February 4, 2012
It always saddens me to hear of the crossing over of another of my parents good friends and peers. Especially so when my recollection of visiting there, with Maureen and Freddy on Sunday afternoon is still vivid some sixty five years after my last visit.
Maureen, Freddy and Kathy, please accept my sincere condolence. Wish I could be in attendance to celebrate the life of your precious mother.
Donna Berry
February 4, 2012
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am praying for strength and comfort for all of the family at this time. Aunt Pete was special to so many of us and I will always remember the fun times at her house as a child.
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