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Susan Fillingim Purvis
May 31, 2018
Susan Fillingim Purvis, age 70, passed peacefully May 30, 2018, after enduring a short illness and a 41-year battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Born in Atmore, AL, she grew up in the Bay Springs, FL, community where her family owned and operated Morris’ General Store. Susan married Gary Purvis on June 19, 1964, and together they own and operate Sugarfoot Farms in Northwest Florida. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends and entertaining them in the home she and Gary built together. No one was a stranger in her home, everyone was always welcome. Susan attended Ernest Ward High School and Pensacola Junior College. When she wasn’t home taking care of the household she was out on the family farm.
Mrs. Purvis was preceded in death by her parents Robert T. “Tommie” and Gail Morris Fillingim. She is a survived by her husband of 54 years Gary R. Purvis; a son Gary Wayne Purvis (Monica) of Blountstown, FL, and a daughter Sharon Delmar (Mark) of Atmore, AL; three grandsons, Nick Delmar of Pensacola, FL, Brandon Purvis, and Colton Purvis both of Blountstown, FL; mother-in-law Bernice Purvis of Bratt, FL; brother-in-law Mike Purvis (Cathy) of Blountstown, FL; nephew Brad Purvis (Nicole) and niece Ashley Purvis all of Blountstown, FL; and many special family and friends.
Pallbearers are Nick Delmar, Rodney Fillingim, Wayne Fillingim, Brad Purvis, Brandon Purvis and Colton Purvis.
Honorary pallbearers are Lloyd Albritton, Billy Bryan, Wendell Hall, Wendell Rigby, Merrill Traylor and Billy Ray Williams.
Visitation will be held this Friday, June 1, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Atmore, AL.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 2, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Atmore, AL, and will be officiated by Rev. Brennan Peacock.
Internment will follow at Enon Baptist Church in Enon, FL.
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Gary and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Susan’s death. I have known her since she was a young girl. She was a lovely lady in personality and her beautiful face. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.