Mrs. Purifoy passed away on Monday, April 27, 2009, after an extended illness. Born August 28, 1949, in Macon, GA, she was a daughter of Dorothy Delezlin Courtney Pressley and the late Samuel Braxton Pressley.
Surviving are a daughter, Angie Kelley of Pickens; son, Lonnie Wilson and wife, Pam, of Pickens; grandchildren, Alicia Espinoza and husband, Daniel, Christy Wilson, Brad Wilson and wife, Courtney, Elaina Coker and husband, Barry, Andrea Wilson, Macie Wilson and Soni Combs; great-grandchildren, Nate, Laura, Kailynn, Jared and Bryson; mother, Dorothy Pressley; sister, Mitzie Palmer and husband, William; brother, Ricky Pressley; several nieces and nephews; and very special friends, Rhonda, Sandra and Linda.
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samantha manley
May 7, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Elaine Bostick & Family
May 1, 2009
Dear family our Prayers and thoughts are with you all.We have wonderful memories of Ann that hold us together.
michelle frady
May 1, 2009
To my Family: Aunt Ann will be truely missed. We had a lot of good times and she was always there for me. We as a family will get through this as always we are strong. Aunt Ann is now watching over us . Aunt Ann tell my daddy hello and I love him. I will miss you all. I love you . Michelle
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