Elizabeth Purvis

Elizabeth Purvis NORFOLK - Elizabeth Moye Purvis, 87, of the 200 block of W. 35th Street, a native of Greenville, N.C., entered into eternal rest Friday, Oct. 22, 2010. She was predeceased by her husband, John B. Purvis; her son, John Purvis; and grandsons, Maurice Purvis and Jimmie Lee Purvis Jr. Mrs. Purvis was a proud member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Norfolk for more than 50 years. She was a dedicated member of Belle-Purvis Missionary Society and was devoted in her relationship with the Lord. Survivors include eight daughters, Barbara Jean Price of New Jersey, Lois McClain of Chesapeake, Zula Gaines, Brenda Purvis, Linda Purvis, Audrey Kirkland, Arvis Purvis McDaniels (Warren), all of Norfolk, and Nancy Purvis of Chesapeake; two sons, Jimmie Lee Purvis Sr. (Wanda) of Maryland and Artist Purvis (Priscilla) of Michigan, along with a wealth of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at noon Friday, Oct. 29, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Berkley section of Norfolk. Dr. James Webb, pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate the service. Burial will occur in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. A viewing will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 28, at Metropolitan Funeral Home, Granby Chapel. Family members will be there to greet friends of the family between 6 and 8 p.m. The family would like to express warm thanks and appreciation to Sentara's professional and compassionate medical staff and Mrs. Purvis' personal caregivers. The family would like to express special gratitude to the Sentara PACE Program, in which Mrs. Purvis was a participant. The PACE program will forever hold a special place in the family's heart. Condolences may be expressed via www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.