Linda Goodrich Purnell

She was preceded in death by her husband William David Purnell; parents Fred and Marguerite Goodrich; brother Trent Goodrich; in-laws Rhesa and Evalyn Purnell; and dear friend Jack Ruegger.

Left to celebrate her life are her children Brianne (Brian) Martindale; Bethany (John) Kim; and Benjamin (Lara) Purnell; 5 grandchildren Ezekiel, Nancy, Nehemiah, Lydia, and Isla; sisters Jane Ruegger and Sanne Magnan; niece Christina Ditch; and many dear friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. at Brown Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh. A graveside service will be held on September 24, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery, 11610 Durant Road, Raleigh.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Linda to the Dementia Society of America www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.

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