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Mary Sue Purkey

April 18, 1942 ~ September 10, 2020 (age 78)

Obituary & Services

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Obituary

Mary Sue Purkey, age 78 of Morristown, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and was a retired RN at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital for 47 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Purkey and parents, Turney and Grace Eslinger.

Survivors include her daughter, Tina (John) Wilkinson; brother, James (Mary) Eslinger; special nieces and nephews; and Erica Dearing and family for making my Mom feel special as if she was family.

Family and friends will meet at Hamblen Memory Gardens Monday, September 21, 2020 for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Hillcrest Baptist Food Pantry.

Arrangements by Alder Funeral Home

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Services

Graveside Service

Monday
September 21, 2020
11:00 AM
Hamblen Memory Gardens
5421 E Andrew Johnson Hwy
Morristown, TN 37814