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Barbara Purvis Obituary

Barbara Adoms Purvis

Indianapolis - 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 13, 2021. Barbara's kind heart and beautiful soul will forever be cherished by those that knew her. For additional details and celebration of life plans, please see her perpetual obituary at www.shirleybrothers.com.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star from Feb. 16 to Feb. 21, 2021.

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Phillip Vandivier

February 10, 2023

I miss you, Barbara. I pray for your loved ones, and for you to be looking into the loving eyes of Jesus.

Jackie Williams

February 21, 2021

I worked with Barb years ago. She was an inspiration to her friends.

Dr. Phil Vandivier

February 18, 2021

So sorry to hear about Barbara. I worked with her for several years at Defense Finance and Accounting Services. She was a beautiful soul, and the best of friends. May God bless her and all her loved ones in every possible way.

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