Charlotte Hattie Purcell

Charlotte Hattie Purcell obituary, Waterloo, IA

Charlotte Hattie Purcell

Charlotte Purcell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 10, 2011.
Charlotte Hattie Purcell was born on May 3, 1924 in Waterloo, the daughter of James and Laura (Klatt) Lang. She grew up in Waterloo and graduated from West High. In March on 1945, Charlotte was united in marriage to Elmor Purcell in California. The couple made their home in Waterloo. Charlotte worked in the family home, raising her children and grandchildren. Elmor died in 1989. Charlotte loved animals, going to the salon, acting, watching old movies and spending time with her family. Charlotte died at the age of 87 at her daughter’s home in Aurora on May 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Denny and Cary; and two granddaughters, Rima and Jenni Proctor. She is survived by three children, Larry (Carol) Purcell of Davenport, Paula (Stephen) Collentine of Waterloo and Susan (Joe) Purcell-Varnell of Aurora; a daughter-in-law, Noreen Purcell of Waterloo; a sister, Rosaline Lang; a brother, Jerry Land; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Charlotte will be missed dearly by all who knew her.

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