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Verna Mae Edwards Purnell

Birth	:	19 Apr 1925
Death	:	1 Feb 2016
Burial	:	Eckville Cemetery, Eckville, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate	:	52.3487200, -114.3528700
Description	:	PURNELL Verna Mae (nee Edwards) April 19, 1925 – Feb. 1, 2016 With hearts full of treasured memories, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Brian (Helen) Purnell, Ken (Sherrie) Purnell and daughter, Patricia (Ed) Dyck. Grandchildren, Richelle (Jeff) Nielsen, Pam Purnell, James (Janet) Purnell, Christopher (Chloaye) Purnell, Janelle (Andrew) Jenkinson, Jonathon Dyck, Cara Taylor, Corey (Alicia) Taylor and Andrew Taylor and nine great grand-children. Verna was predeceased by her loving husband, Lloyd Purnell; sister, Laura Peterson and parents,... Read More	PURNELL Verna Mae (nee Edwards) April 19, 1925 – Feb. 1, 2016 With hearts full of treasured memories, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Brian (Helen) Purnell, Ken (Sherrie) Purnell and daughter, Patricia (Ed) Dyck. Grandchildren, Richelle (Jeff) Nielsen, Pam Purnell, James (Janet) Purnell, Christopher (Chloaye) Purnell, Janelle (Andrew) Jenkinson, Jonathon Dyck, Cara Taylor, Corey (Alicia) Taylor and Andrew Taylor and nine great grand-children. Verna was predeceased by her loving husband, Lloyd Purnell; sister, Laura Peterson and parents, Ira and Lena Edwards. Verna was born and raised on the family farm east of Ponoka and attended Concord School. Verna and Lloyd were married in 1947 and moved to Eckville in 1949. Verna was an active member of the St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Ladies Evening Group for over 50 years from Oct 1949 to 2000. She served on the Church Board and was an Explorer Leader for many years. Verna and Lloyd were very involved in the planning and building of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church and showed great pride in their church. Verna enjoyed her time as an Avon products saleslady for over 30 years. She won and earned many trips with Avon and especially enjoyed going to the Avon plant in Montreal and a trip to Nassau, Bahamas. Verna loved her garden, especially her flowers and loved spending holidays with family, especially the special times with her Grandchildren. Verna’s favorite place to holiday was Fairmont Hot Springs, BC. She also loved to travel. Verna and Lloyd travelled extensively which they both immensely enjoyed. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. The Family would like to thank the staff at the Eckville Manor House and Mom’s Caregivers at Villa Marie and Aspen Ridge Assisted Living Residences. Thanks to Mom’s angels, Joyce and Marion and Nannies for Grannies for your friendship and loving support. A Celebration of Verna’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Eckville, Alberta on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Interment at the Eckville Cemetery, Eckville, Alberta. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Verna’s name to the Eckville Manor House or Villa Marie in Red Deer. Condolences can be forwarded to www.sylvanlakefuneralhome.com. SYLVAN LAKE AND ROCKY FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORIUM, your Golden Rule Funeral Homes, entrusted with the arrangements. 403-887-2151

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Family Members:

Parent

Ira Leland Edwards

(1885 - 1952)

Lena May Edwards

(1893 - 1967)

Spouse

Lloyd Rubley Purnell

(1919 - 1992)

Siblings

Laura B. Edwards Peterson

(1917 - 1999)

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