Ruth Audrey Purkey, 82, former Anderson resident, died February 27, 2017 in Smyrna, Tennessee.
She was born on June 18, 1934 in Anderson, the daughter of Clarence and Bessie (Bennett) Roach. She was a 1952 Graduate of Anderson High School and was employed as secretary at Nuce's Service Station. She enjoyed reading her Bible.
Ruth is survived by her two children; Steve Purkey and Pam (Doug) Miller 2 grandchildren; Gregory Miller and April Miller (Zack Webb), a brother David (Judy) Roach, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters; Gertrude (Earl) Fitch and Wanda (Gerald) Robertson.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 12 Noon at Rozelle Johnson Funeral Service, with burial following at Bronnenberg Cemetery in Chesterfield. Visitation with the family will be held 2 hours prior to the service on Friday.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service is handling the service arrangements.
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