Margaret "Margy" Purdue

Margaret McGrath Purdue – Margy Purdue, daughter of Donald (Dike) and Cophine (Co) Sherman McGrath, passed away March 17, 2023 peacefully and surrounded by her family. Margy was born in Los Angeles, California. She is predeceased by her husband Carl Johnson, her grandson Reno Purdue, her parents, her sister Sally McCulloch, and her brother Michael McGrath. She is survived by her three children, Jean (Eugene), Donald (Laurie), and Doug (Gina); her stepchildren, Ron and Jaime; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, her brother Donald, and her nephews and niece.

Margy met Bert Purdue when they attended University of Southern California. They moved to Bert’s hometown of Las Vegas after their marriage, where she was an active member of Service League, Junior League, and Assistance League. She was especially proud of her work with Operation School Bell with Assistance League. Margy graduated from UNLV with a degree in history and a Masters in Public Administration.

Margy spearheaded the transformation of the Voluntary Action Center from a part-time resource to a full-time multiple employee foundation serving all volunteer organizations in Clark County. She then joined Clark County, working in the Commissioner’s Office, McCarren International Airport, and Juvenile Court. She taught airport administration at Emory Riddle University.

Margy loved to travel both domestically and internationally. She exhaustively researched her trips to maximize her vacations. Margy also loved to play golf with her friends and neighbors in Sun City. She also enjoyed swimming, yoga, and pilates.

The family would like to thank the staff of Avenir Memory Care for their kindness while she lived at the facility.

Please join us for a celebration of her life. Mass to be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on May 12 at 9:00 by a gathering of friends and family

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the Purdue family.