Genevieve King "Genny" Purvis

Genevieve King "Genny" Purvis obituary, Snellville, GA

Genevieve King "Genny" Purvis

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Genevieve Purvis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tom M. Wages Funeral Service - Snellville on Dec. 8, 2025.
Genevieve (Genny) Denise King Purvis, age 50 of Stone Mountain, Georgia, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025.
She was born on February 13, 1975 at 8:59pm in Tampa, Florida, and family moved to Stone Mountain, Georgia, in 1981. She was a few hours short from being a Valentine baby.
Genny is survived by her parents, Ronald and Connie King; her daughter, Addisyn Brooke Purvis; her son, Payton William Purvis. Genny absolutely loved her children.
She was a graduate of Stone Mountain High School and won State Title in gymnastics.
Genny was accepted to Auburn University and earned a full scholarship on the gymnastics team, graduating with a marketing degree. She leaves behind a circle of friends that she adored. She was part of a group of alumni, that will be sister's forever.
She also leaves behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations for Payton and Addisyn's education can be sent through:
Zelle - [email protected]
Or mail check or money order to: R.W. King 612 Waterview Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30088
The funeral service to celebrate the life of Genny will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Tom M. Wages Snellville Chapel, Snellville, GA. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00pm until time of service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, A Heritage Company, 3705 Highway 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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I remember Genny well having been a classmate of hers at SMHS. Learned this morning of her death and was entirely taken aback. Regardless of circumstances, Genny is gone much too soon. May peace and comfort find her children swiftly.
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tom M. Wages Funeral Service

3705 Hwy. 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039

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Dec

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Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

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3705 Hwy. 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039

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