Purcell, Crystal
1955 - 2019
Crystal L. Purcell, age 64. Sunrise April 25, 1955 and Sunset September 4, 2019. Visitation 11am and Memorial Service 12pm Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Bible Way Church, 453 S. Wheatland Ave. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE NORTH, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, and to offer condolences to The PURCELL Family, visit www.TheChapelOfPeace.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Crystal Purcell

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56 Entries

Danny

October 15, 2024

Wow! It´s been over four years that I´ve dropped some words for you here, but you know that we talk on a daily. I miss you more than words could EVER imagine. You would think that it gets easier as the days end, but when I wake, you´re still not there, so there is nothing easy about that. We´re not doing too well without you, Mama. I just hope that I can be the glue needed to keep us afloat. You were always that for us and when I had to step up, I wasn´t ready, but you built me to be resilient and I´ll never stop trying. Give Granny all of the lovings for me. I know you were sad to have her leave us, but now happy that you two are able to have those daily convos that you both used to cherish. Tell her I love her and I´m sorry I didn´t get to her before she got to you. I bet you know by now that Malcolm named Max after you. His middle is name is Bailey. He said that you will forever live through us and I know he meant that. Send some love and prayers down for Juice Happens. I wish you were here to see it thrive and you were the one who inspired me by buying me my first juicer. I love you, Mama. Please keep loving me. Danny

Jamie Bro

October 14, 2024

I wanted to add my baby to your page. He loves you too!!

Jamie Bro

October 14, 2024

Seeing this come upin my email brought tears to my eyes, I miss you so much. It seems like yesterday you left us, still remembering that beautiful smile and missing are talks. You were so delightful and always happy even when you weren't. I wish you could see my baby Legend I know how much you would be loving on him and so happy for me. You will always hold a special place in my heart and I will cherish all the memories. Love you much!! Your white daughter Jamie.

Danny Bailey

August 24, 2021

Three days shy of one month since Leslie has come to join you. You warned me prior to her passing that you were coming to take her and her pain away, but I didn't quite understand the dream until after she had already taken her and I said the dream aloud. I was sad to see her go, but happy to know that she would meet you at the gates of Heaven with open arms. As you always do, you made the executive decision that it was in her best interest to be with you. You've always been the boss. A REAL BOSS. I miss you both terribly on a daily basis. I cry a lot and I am sad on a daily. I hope that one day I find the comfort I need to ease some of the pain, but with two VERY important pieces of my puzzle missing, how do I do so. Sorrow fills my heart and a sense of understanding is what I need. Will you please tell Les that I did my best by her and I hope she knows that. I gave her all that I had a more. Please tell her to come and visit me bc I would really like to speak with her. Tell her that she has some explaining to do. LoL. I love you BOTH immensely and I can't wait to enter the pearly gates of Heaven to love you both MORE. Until next time, my beautiful angels. Continue to rest peacefully. This world was too cruel and ugly for souls such as the two of you! **HEARTS**

Leaundrea Turner

September 6, 2020

Rest in peace Ms. Crystal, you are truly missed.

Danielle Bailey

November 29, 2019

Happy Heavenly Thanksgiving, Mama. Today was hard without you, but we pulled thru TOGETHER! I love and miss you so incredibly much. Continue to love and guide me. I'm still listening. ❤

#DearMama

Danny Bailey

October 7, 2019

Oct. 7...two days shy of five weeks since God decided it was your time to leave me. The pain doesn't get any easier and I have yet learn how to cope without you being here with me. It's like an unexplainable heartbreak. There is none other like it. Tears fill my eyes when I think about the many graduations we have to celebrate without you, the babies a
I am sure to be born and my wedding that you promised you would do the robot at. I miss you, Mama. I'm not sure how to go on without you. My hearts hurts so bad. Ppl truly don't understand. There are so many "what-ifs" I try not to consume my head, but I know that is only gonna cause me to go insane. Life is so different without you and I am sure it will never be the same. I hope you're getting that rest that you're so deserving of. I'll love you for an eternity, Mama, and then love you some more. Until next time, My Beautiful Guardian Angel! ❤

Shavonne Harris

October 3, 2019

You will truly be missed. Your kindness was that no other. One of a kind very rare to find people like you Crystal. We love you always and miss you.

Kimberly Carl

October 2, 2019

Mrs. Crystal Touched my life in such a special way, I'm so glad to have met her, there are so many things I admired her for, her abundance of love and willingness to help others she'd give you the shirt off of her back, a great listener,she always had a solution to all of our problems ! Thank you for the time you shared with me Ma and Watch over us beautiful you fought a great Fight but the lord needed you to come home. Until we meet again , Love you

Alyssa Poole

October 2, 2019

My deepest condolences to you all. Ms. Crystal was a beautiful woman inside and out . Will continue to keep you all lifted in prayer

Mama Bear

Danny Bailey

October 1, 2019

Mama, my hurts daily as I learn to live without you. The most simple things I miss of you. Like all of your 25 phone calls per day or you calling, walking away from the phone then coming back asking if I were there or sharing Christmas Eve with you EVERY year last minute shopping bc you always waited until the last minute to do ANYTHING. I'll miss the dimples in your smile which you failed to inherit to me, your dedication to life, your love for your grandkids, and your clean, iron work uniforms that you were so eager to show off every work day. You always strived to look the best at all times. I'll always keep you close to my heart. I'll never forget you. My heart hurts on a daily, but I know you're no longer suffering. I'll cherish all of the convos we shared, the tears we shed together, and the lessons you taught me. Make sure you keep Mike in check. He needs a mama up there. I'll love you for an eternity, Mama, and then I'll love you some more. I'm sure I'll see you soon, so until next time, My Beautiful Guardian Angel! ❤

Lucie Buskirk

October 1, 2019

There is nothing that is invincible For a soul as spirited as you....Yet you bowed Down to death To honor God and his will.It was a blessing to see you. It was a blessing to converse with you . It was a blessing to know you .And I will cherish the time that we had together forever . May you Rest in heaven as God's sweetest angel . I will keep your beautiful dimpled smile in my heart forever .❤

teresa (Toni) Bass

September 30, 2019

my truest friend Crystal always was there for me whenever I needed her she was a great woman mom grandmother and all the above could never understand why she would always call me Miss Toni andshe is older than me that was so cute also I remember how we personally met one night me and my sister was sitting at my mom's at Oakley and plum and someone knocks on the door and I'm looking wondering who is this and she said hi she said you don't know me my name is Crystal and I am Danielle Bailey's Mom I thought we should meet because of our kids going together that was how we personally met and I'll never forget it for that I love you Crystal I miss you so much take care of my son up there please I love you

Shannon Demko

September 30, 2019

Ms. Crystal, you were and still are an inspiration to me in more ways then you know. ❤ Thank you for always having that beautiful smile and positive attitude to match. I see you in your family and know that your still with us living through them. (Btw, Your brother is your twin) I love you momma! When I get up there, will you have some chicken waiting for me? (You know how we all feel about your chicken)❤

Your mother was one of the sweetest women I've ever known. She always had a nice smile

Aaliyah Dash

September 30, 2019

Danny Bailey

September 30, 2019

My dream was beyond real. You're thee most beautiful angel I have ever seen (not that I recall seeing many. Lol). I'm happy you're no longer giving baths and you're with Aunt Margie and Aunt Gail. I could only imagine what mischief you gals are getting back into. I know they welcomed you with open arms. Check on Janea and Pooder, I'm sure Tierney and Mrs. Crystal will appreciate that. They need a mother in heaven and YOU'RE THE ONE. I now understand why you had to leave me, but feel free to come back anytime you would like. I truly enjoyed our conversation and you gave me a bit of peace. I'll love you for an eternity, Mama, and then I'll love you some more. Now, get some rest. Until next time. ❤

KaTrice Davis

September 30, 2019

RIH Ms. Crystal thank you for being so kind, loving, and brutally honest with me! You were a beautiful person in side and out, loved by so many. You will be missed.

Necola Barnes

September 30, 2019

I well always miss that smile you always there right or wrong you was there for me you never judge me in I am going to miss your chicken in all love you always

Ashley Glick

September 29, 2019

Mrs. Crystal you were truly something special and will forever be missed. Such a beautiful woman and soul. A smile that would light of the room and a contagious laugh. You brought so much joy to anyone in your presence. I will truly miss you Mrs. Crystal. Rest peacefully❤

Jordyn Bailey

September 29, 2019

Rest in eternal peace Auntie. To a woman so deserving of the world, there will never be another you. Thank you for showing us what true unconditional love, resilience and loyalty is. The world is so different without you. Until we meet again.

Amaya Davis

September 29, 2019

I've only met my Great Auntie Crystal once, but I've never met someone so sweet and caring. She left too soon,and I wish I could have seen her once more. She'll be missed greatly.
-Amaya Davis

Crystal Padilla

September 29, 2019

Crystal was... Well I don't even feel right calling her by her first name because to me she was, Mommy, as she was for many others. She made it a point to make you feel loved and share her affection with those who needed it. Her love was so welcoming and she never judged. She was always in good spirits and promoted positivity in every moment and through any situation. She was a ray of sunshine, and she still is, now more than ever. I will never forget your beautiful smile and appreciate the times we shared. Rest in paradise queen!

Tierney Logan

September 29, 2019

Mrs. Crystal you were one in a million, I cherish the time we had together, after all the years of knowing you and for you to still call me "turney" I will miss hearing that and miss you always making me laugh when you would do little things or just be fussing about something. You were such a delight to be around and always treated me as your own. Thank you for everything you have done for me and my girls it never went unnoticed. Love you forever ❤

Leisa Allender

September 29, 2019

I will miss you with that beautiful smile that would light up the room....and your fried chicken rest easy my dear friend

Leonard & Erica White

September 29, 2019

The world lost someone great when Crystal left. She was a beautiful, amazing woman, inside & out. She was always so welcoming & her upbeat energy was infectious. She treated everyone like family & for that we were always grateful. Our love & prayers are now & always with the Purcell/Bailey family.

Ebony Finch

September 29, 2019

There are no words to express the saddness of your passing, I still hold you in my heart. Your empathy, strength, courage, determination, and most of all your welcoming heart. As a little girl I would wait for you to come over and tell mommy your taking me with you. I would be so excited to go to the pink house, or even just ride to the store just to be in your presence. You've opened your heart and your door to sooo many, and I know I can speak for us all when I say we felt more than welcomed. Your smile could light up a room, and that will never be forgotten. Your love, your voice, and your kindness will forever be imprinted in my heart. I thank you for always being you, no matter the circumstances. I'm sure you will be at the gates of heaven when I come and I will be expecting your warm hugs. Love you always!!
Aunty Crystal

Rebecca Birkett

September 29, 2019

Ms. Crystal you were truly a light in this world and such a joy to be around. Your smile will forever be etched in my heart. Thank you for being an amazing mother to my dear friend Danielle. She is the woman she is today because of you. I wish I could have seen you more before God called you home. I known you are up in heaven smiling down on us all! I will make you some of my taco dip that you loved as soon as I get there :) May you rest in perfect, perfect peace.

Victor Purcell II

September 28, 2019

Gone too soon. Love you and we will miss your spirit and smile forever. Thank you for being there all those summers... from WV to Columbus I know you are watching over the fam.

Andrea Drake

September 28, 2019

Aunt Crystal, when I heard you had passed my heart broke. Regretfully missing time my auntie, I fondly have memories of your beauty, smile, infectious personality, and spirit. Rest in heaven Aunt Crystal. I love you.

British Hicks

September 28, 2019

Mommy my love, I will forever cherish the memories I made with you. You always treated me the same from the day I met you in the kitchen asking you for some chicken at the house party, till the last time I came to see you before you went home. Through you and my relationships with the girls, I became family. You always welcomed me as your own, and respected the person I was no matter what. I always looked forward to you coming in the shop so you can brighten my dim days with your beautiful contagious smile!!!! Your great loving spirit and genuine soul will forever be remembered and felt by many. You left your mark Mommy. I love you deep.

Janae Bro

September 28, 2019

To one of my favorite person, you truly will be missed. Your smile would brighten up a room and your spirit matched it! I will keep our conversation close to my heart ❤ Beauty is your name! You keep smiling and I will see you again! To the family, I love you all and always here . I know I will have a piece of her through you all!

Chereea Smith

September 28, 2019

Mrs. Crystal My heart was overwhelmed at the news of your passing. You are like an aunt to me, and your spirit and smile will never be forgotten. I'm glad that you are not in anymore pain. Your presence will truly be missed, continue to watch over all of your love ones, until we meet again,

Love,
Chereea❤

Whittney Jenkins

September 28, 2019

Mrs. Crystal always such a loving and kind person you have been such a inspiration to alot of people and no one will forget that. Thank you for always being very welcoming and especially treating the walkers like family. You are already truly missed! Rest in power. My deepest condolences to the family. Love you all

Qiana Magwood

September 28, 2019

My sincere condolences to the entire family. Ms. Crystal was loved will be missed by many! Praying that the family finds peace and strength in each other.

Nicki Highfill

September 28, 2019

Mrs. Crystal, I'm honored that I was able to know beautiful lady like you. You were a joy to be around you made everyone smile and laugh. May your beautiful soul Rest In Peace. We will definitely miss the beautiful angel that you were. Love Nicki and Makenzie

Jamie Roberts

September 28, 2019

To my homie girl, Mrs. Crystal you will forever be missed. I'm so grateful for all the great memories you left me.
To us hanging out on the front porch (drinking beer... lol) to just the simplest thing being around that contagious laugh. You was full of so much joy, and never let the smallest of things bother you. You lived everyday to the fullest and showered everyone around you with so much love and happiness. I'm truly blessed I had the pleasure of being apart of your life! To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I pray God give you strength and understand during this time.

Love Always,

Leaundrea Turner

September 28, 2019

My heart truly hurts for you all. Ms. Crystal was such a sweetheart and I am glad that I had the chance to know her. She will be missed.

SunnyMarie Hall-Bizel-Thornton

September 28, 2019

You were a Bright light in my life!! I will miss you dearly!

Marlana Jeffries

September 28, 2019

Mz.Crystal! You were always the life and light of the party! I looked forward to you walking in everytime there was a get together. Things will never be the same without you! You showed all who knew you that it's possible to change your life no matter what you have gone through. Your strength inspired all who met you! I'll never forget your smile! Love U Beautiful!

Amanda Loring

September 28, 2019

You definitely did light up every room you walked in ❤ You will be truly missed RIH momma

Keyia Price

September 28, 2019

Surely heaven rejoiced when this beautiful soul made it to the pearly gates. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Ms Crystal knew she was truly an angel here on earth. I'm sending my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family. I love you all tremendously and I'm praying that the peace of God covers and surrounds you.

Mommy

Jamie Bro

September 28, 2019

Mrs Crystal my second mom I'm going to miss your loving positive vibes. She was one of the most beautiful persons I have ever known inside and out . A smile you couldn't miss that would brighten up the room. I had so many good times with you growing up and always had me laughing I will never forget that!! I will miss that fried chicken nobody did it like you and i mean nobody!! You took me with open arms and left me with open arms!! I will cherish the memories we made together. I love you ❤ and miss you already so much!! A guardian angel in heaven and I will see you again one day!!

Mike Dixon

September 28, 2019

The love you show me and how you treated me as part of your family when I was around will never be forgotten. The talks we had and time spent will always be with me. Great person with a great spirit. You celebrated life in everything you did and I know the best way to remember you is to celebrate those memory's just as you celebrate Life!

Philicia Hobbs

September 28, 2019

YOUR LIGHT WILL ALWAYS SHINE IN MY HEART!!
R. I. H BEAUTIFUL. I LOVE YOU❤❤❤❤

Cathy Bailey

September 28, 2019

My sister, my friend, my confidant. I think of you every day. I miss our long talks and the way we laughed together about life. I'll never forget your crazy laugh and smiling face. You had such a giving heart and you loved unconditionally. I'm so happy that your resting in peace with our heavenly father.

Nikhar Ahmed

September 28, 2019

Mommy Crystal, you were always a listening ear, never judgmental, and always loving and compassionate. You were there for me during some of my darkest times, and I honestly drew a lot of strength from you. I miss you very much, I will love you always, and my family and I offer our love and condolences to your family and children.

Claudia White

September 28, 2019

Ms. Crystal a one of a kind woman. Would do anything for anyone of us growing up and even when we were grown she still would do the same. You sure are going to be missed sorry i didn't get to make it to say my goodbyes but i have a hard time now with saying goodbyes. I love you forever and sending my love and condolences to your daughters and sons.

Karlita Love

September 28, 2019

My forever friend my thoughts and prayers are with her beautiful children and husband. We have a angel now watching over us♥ I miss you so much, I'm forever grateful for the time God allowed me to share with you and I'll hold them memories close to my heart ♥ until we meet again rest easy

Fro Boog

September 28, 2019

Gone, but never forgotten... rest in heaven!❤

Yasmin Johnson

September 28, 2019

To a beautiful lady with a warm heart who was always a faithful friend to me. I miss our talks and long walks living and raising our children with such a strong bond it will never be broken.

September 28, 2019

I'll miss you dearly my forever friend ♥I'll keep the memories we shared close to my heart ❤ heaven truly gained a beautiful angel

September 28, 2019

Mommy And Me

Danny Bailey

September 28, 2019

Hey Mama! Today I miss you, as I do ever other day. People move on and their lives go back to normal, but my life has forever changed. I miss you sooo much. I'm sorry this happened to you. You most definitely didn't deserve this. When I close my eyes at night, I can see your smile, I can hear your voice. I'm so lost without you. I know your were sent to the cruel earth to fulfill a purpose and when that job was complete, God needed to go Home. I know you're looking down on me telling me to stop crying, to continue to make you proud and to live my life, but how does life go on without you? My rock. I'll never question the reasoning, but continue to lift you in praise. Continue to keep your memory alive. Continue to remember you. You were one of a kind and there will NEVER be another. Until I see you again, my loving Queen. I love you, Mama. ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!! ❤

Sandra Crawford

September 14, 2019

My deepest condolences to your family. I will miss you Crystal.

Lisa Ferguson

September 13, 2019

Crystal you will be missed. Your smile, laughter, and personality will truly be missed. Love you and the family. God bless.

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