Virginia "Ginger" Pearl Purvis

Virginia “Ginger” Pearl Purvis, 82, of Waverly, Georgia entered into eternal rest after a blessedly short battle with cancer on Monday, July 18, 2016. She was blessed to be able to leave this world while living in her own home surrounded by her family and close friends that were like family to her.

Mrs. Purvis was a native of Memphis, Tennessee, but had resided in Waverly for the past several years. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Elijah and Gladys Ahleen Foshee. She was a loving wife for forty-three years to Dwayne M. Purvis. Mrs. Purvis was also a devoted housewife and took great pride in providing a home for her family that was filled with love. She always thought positive. She told her family upon hearing of her diagnosis of cancer that she may not have had a lot of worldly material wealth, but she had lived a good long life and blessed with a wealth of memories that nothing could replace.

Mrs. Purvis was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Elijah Foshee and Gladys Ahleen Foshee. She is survived by her caring husband, Dwayne M. Purvis of Waverly, GA; two daughters, Janet Bennett and Maureen Williamson both of Atlanta, GA; four sons, Phillip Coffey of Waverly, GA, Mike Coffey of Brunswick, GA, George Williamson of Norman, OK, and Jerry Coffey of Baltimore, MD. Five grandchildren (locally: Raymond (Casandra) Williamson, Zachary Bennett, and Savannah Boyd) and two great-grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Purvis loved to spend time with her family and friends. She treasured the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting and all crafts. She also enjoyed puzzles and reading. Mrs. Purvis was blessed with a green thumb for growing plants in her flower garden. She always displayed a true love for animals. Her family will have many fond memories to cherish for years to come.

The family will receive friends during the hours of 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, Georgia. A celebration of life service to honor her life will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made in her memory to the DAV Golden Isles Chapter #36, 114 Golden Isles, Brunswick, GA 31520.

Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com