Kerian Purcell Reigel

On February 15, 2024, holding hands with her loving daughter, Stephany and sister Sherry, Kerian Purcell Reigel also known as Grammy, left us after a fierce battle with cancer.
A third generation Floridian and proud class of 1965 Mainland High School alumnus, Kerian was born on August 6, 1947. She was president of the Pep Club, a member of the Student Council and active on the reunion committee. Kerian was multi-talented, an excellent seamstress, knitter, beader and crafter in general. When Kerian took her first home economics class she was so proficient at sewing that she was allowed to work on any sewing project she wanted. When the time came, she made her own beautiful wedding dress. She would try any craft that sparked her interest and quickly become an expert. She loved to make gifts for friends and family. Kerian's second love was sharing, be it a baby blanket that she made or a special biscotti from the farmer's market, sharing was her love language. She will live on in our hearts and memories with the beautiful art that she created for us.
Over the years Kerian held jobs at Howards Ice Cream, Florida Bank & Trust Company, Security First Federal and as a Real Estate Broker. She attended Daytona Beach Community College.
Kerian is reunited with her mother Viola Fowler, Ed Millis, and Father-in-Law Earl Reigel. Life is fleeting, be gracious to others, practice gratitude, eat sweets and laugh often - Kerian did.
Kerian leaves behind daughter Stephany, grandchildren Gryphon and Phoenix, siblings Bill, Dede, Sherry, William Waller and Peggy Krause, as well as, sister and brother-in-law Pauli and Dennis, and nephew Mitchell, along with countless boxes of unfinished knitting, sewing, and beading projects and all manner of crafts, corks, baubles and trinkets. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in her home March 15th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pink Eraser Project Michele Young, 8525 Given Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45243 - pinkeraserproject.org.