Gusta “Gussie” Wilhelm Purvis passed away on February 11, 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas. Gussie was born on March 16, 1937 in Somerville, Texas. Her parents were Wilhelmina Brinkman and Gus Wilhelm.
Gussie graduated from the Aldine High School. After graduation, she married Jim Aron Purvis, Sr. on December 14, 1956. They briefly lived in Fort Worth but soon returned to Houston to raise their family. Gussie had two children, Jim Aron Purvis Jr. and Kristie Lee Perkins. She was a dedicated and active member of Rittenhouse Baptist Church where she volunteered in many ministries. She was a long time employee of Britt’s Department Store where she worked in the office. Gussie was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother.
Gusta is survived by her daughter Kristie Lee Perkins; and son Jim Aron Purvis Jr. and his wife Lynette; granddaughters Carrie Lynn Vick and her husband Clint and Kathrine Opal Perkins and her friend Jimmy, great grandchildren; Emma Vick, Elizabeth Vick, Emily Vick, Jade Nance and Chay Nance, along with other extended family. Gusta was preceded in death by her husband Jim A. Purvis, Sr.; siblings; Darbie Young, Gladys Hair, Esther Richardson, and Elward Wilhelm.
The family will hold a celebration of Gussie's life at a later date to share memories.
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