Mary Purvis Obituary Mary Modlin Purvis October 5, 1921 - September 20, 2014 Franklin- Mary Modlin Purvis died September 20, 2014 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Purvis was born October 5, 1921 in Kelford, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Luther Roland Modlin and Sallie Mae Jernigan Modlin. Mrs. Purvis was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Kyle R. Purvis and a brother, Luther R. Modlin, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Kyle R. (Robbie) Purvis, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn of Franklin; Glenn L. Purvis and his wife, Carla of Eastville, Virginia; four grandchildren, Chris Purvis (Dawn), Amy Purvis (Scott), Charles Purvis (Jennifer) and Michael Purvis (Emily); and four great-grandchildren, Nadia Purvis, Megan Purvis, Hannah Purvis and Ava Purvis; and special daughter-in-law Martha Purvis James of the Eastern Shore, Virginia. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at the Village at Woods Edge for their 14 years of care and friendship. Also, a special thanks to the staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit and Dr. Michael Ponder for their compassionate care during Mrs. Purvis s final days. A private burial will be held at a later date. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Mary Purvis Obituary (1921 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2704279 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/mary-purvis-obituary?id16373668 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/mary-modlin-purvis-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/kyle-robertson-purvis-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Mary Modlin Purvis, born on 5 October 1921 in Kelford, North Carolina, passed away on 20 September 2014. She was predeceased by her husband, Kyle R. Purvis, and survived by her sons, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A private burial for Mary Modlin Purvis was planned to be held at a later date. ### The Edited Obituary Mary Purvis Obituary Mary Modlin Purvis 5 October 1921 - 20 September 2014 Franklin—Mary Modlin Purvis died 20 September 2014 at Southampton Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Purvis was born 5 October 1921 in Kelford, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Luther Roland Modlin and Sallie Mae Jernigan Modlin. Mrs. Purvis was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Kyle R. Purvis, and a brother, Luther R. Modlin, Jr. She is survived by two sons, Kyle R. (Robbie) Purvis, Jr., and his wife, Carolyn of Franklin; Glenn L. Purvis and his wife, Carla of Eastville, Virginia; four grandchildren, Chris Purvis (Dawn), Amy Purvis (Scott), Charles Purvis (Jennifer), and Michael Purvis (Emily); and four great-grandchildren, Nadia Purvis, Megan Purvis, Hannah Purvis, and Ava Purvis; and special daughter-in-law Martha Purvis James of the Eastern Shore, Virginia. The family would like to thank the staff and residents at the Village at Woods Edge for their 14 years of care and friendship. Also, a special thanks to the staff at Southampton Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit and Dr. [Doctor] Michael Ponder for their compassionate care during Mrs. Purvis's final days. A private burial will be held at a later date. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Mary Purvis Obituary (1921 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2704279 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/mary-purvis-obituary?id16373668 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/mary-modlin-purvis-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/kyle-robertson-purvis-franklin-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Mary Modlin Purvis | |---------|-----------------------------------------| | Age | 92 | | Birth | 5 October 1921; Kelford, North Carolina | | Death | 20 September 2014; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------| | Mary Modlin Purvis | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Kyle R. Purvis | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Luther Roland Modlin | Parent | -- | | Sallie Mae Jernigan Modlin | Parent | -- | | Kyle R. (Robbie) Purvis, Jr. | Child | Franklin, Virginia | | Glenn L. Purvis | Child | Eastville, Virginia | | Chris Purvis | Grandchild | -- | | Amy Purvis | Grandchild | -- | | Charles Purvis | Grandchild | -- | | Michael Purvis | Grandchild | -- | | Luther R. Modlin, Jr. | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Martha Purvis James | Special Daughter-in-law | Eastern Shore, Virginia | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Mary Modlin Purvis was born on 5 October 1921 in Kelford, North Carolina. 2. She passed away on 20 September 2014 at Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, Virginia. 3. Mary Modlin Purvis was the daughter of Luther Roland Modlin and Sallie Mae Jernigan Modlin. 4. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Kyle R. Purvis. 5. Mary Modlin Purvis was survived by two sons, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.