Geraldine L. Purdy's Obituary
Geraldine L. Purdy, age 90, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was born on January 6, 1928 in Port Arthur, TX, daughter of the late Arnie C. and May P. Lemaire.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her loving husband Forrest H. Purdy; and her brothers: Roland C. Lemaire and Kenneth R. Lemaire. She is survived by her brother Albert "Reds" Lemaire; her sister Delores A. Donahue; her sons: Forrest S. Purdy and Vincent Purdy and his wife Laurene; her grandchildren: Karen, Alicia, Heather, Amanda, Jeffrey, and Erin; her 14 great grandchildren; and her two great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday August 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958 where friends may call beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow the services at the Epworth Methodist Cemetery, 187 Henlopen Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE.
The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted with Geraldine's Care. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 248 E. Chesnut Hill Road, Suite 4, Newark, DE 19713.
Please sign Geraldine's online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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