Brenda Purvis Obituary, Death – Brenda Purvis, who had lived in Thomaston all her life, passed away peacefully at Harbor View Health & Rehabilitation on the evening of Friday, September 8, 2023. She had reached the age of 82. Friends and family are cordially welcomed to the Fletcher Day Funeral Home on Saturday, September 16, between the hours of 5:00 and 7:00 PM in order to pay their respects and express their condolences.
The visitation will take place at the funeral home. Brenda was the daughter of the late Johnnie Wade, Sr. and the late Judy Daniel Wade Loiacono. She was born on November 3, 1940 in Thomaston, and she passed away on November 3, 2010. Before Brenda was even born, both of her parents had already passed away. Her biological mother and her stepfather, John Loiacono, provided her with a loving and supportive environment to grow up in while she was growing up.
Brenda has worked a variety of jobs over the course of her life. Some of these jobs include working as a cashier and bookkeeper for A&P Grocers, working as a security guard at Thomaston Mills, and contributing to the Thomaston-Upson School System as a substitute teacher. Brenda currently works as a security guard at Thomaston Mills. Wilbur Purvis, Brenda’s loving husband, passed away prior to her passing.
In addition to her parents, Wilbur was one of the people who passed away before she did. She is survived by her son, Jeff B. Purvis; a granddaughter, Katie (Andy) Baggett of Thomaston; two grandsons: Daniel (Kendel) Purvis of Columbus and Stephen Purvis of Macon; a sister, Rosemarie (Mike) Hardeman of Thomaston; a daughter-in-law, Jan Purvis of Thomaston; two great-grandsons: Kaynen Fifield and Oliver Purvis; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.
