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Jeanne Purcell Obituary
She was a retired dietician with the old St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. She also retired from Bacons Department Store after many years of service. She was a member of St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church.
Jeanne loved life. She was the hostess of many Derby and poker parties. She was considered the hostess with the mostess. The more, the merrier. She never met a stranger and always wore a smile. Jeanne was a member of The Bridge Club and shared many hands of bridge with countless friends. Her second family was her church. She was involved in many aspects of the church; some being Eucharistic minister, Alter Rosary Society, Dominican Laity, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Tilden Purcell and Mary Baldwin Purcell; brothers, William "Abner" Purcell, John "Jack" Purcell and Col. Robert B. Purcell; sisters-in-law, Mary Frances Purcell and Marian Purcell; a niece, Mary Pat Bryant; a nephew, Robbie Purcell; and great-nephews, Keith Purcell, Napolean Gunn.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law, Betty Purcell and Suzanne Purcell; nephews, Bill (Janey), Marty (Cathy), Chris (Maria), Jordan (Karin), Michael, Shawn (Pat), Kevin, Brian (Colleen), Danny (Tonya) and Kelly; her nieces, Karen, (Michael), Anne Marie (Tony), Madonna, Cheryl (Dan), Sheila, Colleen (Jeff), Maureen, Shannon, Becky (Rick) and Cheryl; and many, many great-nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Mass of Christian burial will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church, 1106 S. 6th St., with burial in St. Louis Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Friday at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Rd., in St. Matthews.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Bertrand Church's Poor Box, or Franciscan Shelter Home.
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February 14, 2014
Jeanne Purcell was my mothers best friend. She was a very kind and wonderful lady. She brought joy to every room she walked into! She was funny,charming had a radiant personality and a great sense of humor. She will be truly missed. Rest in peace Jeanne. Sincerely Michael Cooper
February 14, 2014
Jeanne Purcell was my mothers best friend. She was a very kind and wonderful lady. She brought joy to everyroom she walked into. She was charming, funny and had a wonderful personality and sense of humor . She will truly be missed Rest in peace Jeanne~ Sincerely Michael Cooper
Beverly Alvey Owen
February 14, 2014
Condolences to the Purcell Family.
On behalf of Bud Alvey & Mary Alvey, and Darlis Alvey Manning.
Charles Beams
February 13, 2014
Sending our love and prayers to the Purcell family. You will always be in our hearts.
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February 13, 2014
Jeanne was such a refined, kind and nice lady.
I worked with her at Bacon's, and she always was in a good mood.
I know she will be missed by so many.
God Bless you, Jeanne~
Marilyn Dietz
February 13, 2014
Jeanne
Thanks for being my confidant, and my friend. I know you are in a great place with God and please continue to pray for my soul. P.S. I miss you already.
February 12, 2014
With heavy hearts we send our love and thoughts to the Purcell family. It was a joy to know Ms. Jeanne.
With Love,
Theresa Vannatta & Carol Weathers
Marianne Cooper
February 12, 2014
Jeanne was my best friend for 67 years. She was like a sister to me as neither of us had a sister. We traveled many places together and never had a disagreement in all those years. I loved her deeply and know I am a better person because of her. Her strong Christian beliefs and her love of the Blessed Mother inspired me. I will miss her terribly but know she is no longer suffering and is praying for me in heaven. Goodbye, Jeanne . Rest in peace until we meet again. I will always cherish our friendship. Marianne Cooper
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