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Bill and Betty Hester
June 30, 2021
Jim, and family. We are saddened to hear the news of Sara's passing. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers in the time to come.
Charles Chewning
June 28, 2021
Jim, it is with profound grief that I read that Sara, your wife and my high school friend has passed. May God Almighty comfort you. Charles
James Washington
June 27, 2021
James Washington
June 27, 2021
James Washington
June 27, 2021
Dr. Purcell and Family, it is with very fond memories of your wife, mother, and grandmother, that I am writing this message. Mrs. Purcell was such a wonderful and loving woman with the most beautiful smile that I have ever seen. As a young African American male growing up in the south, during a time when not everyone was "accepting" of someone like me studying ballet. Mrs. Purcell always made me feel as if I were one of her own, especially when she accompanied us on several trips to New York City. She would always encourage and tell me how good a dancer I was. She was always cheering me on. Her "hugs" would always make me feel that everything would be alright and that I "belonged" and that I would one day a great ballet dancer. I may have not become one of the greatest dancers, but because of people like Mrs. Purcell I did rise to become a principal dancer with a world renowned ballet company. May she forever rest in Peace and may you all know that she made a big difference in my life and I will be forever grateful for the way she made me feel.
Jane Christine Halford
June 27, 2021
Jimmy -- I'm so sorry. Thinking of you.
hugs Jane
Mary Anderson Seabrook Bell
June 27, 2021
Dr. Purcell, Katharine, Jimmy and Michael, - I am so sorry to learn of Mrs. Purcell's passing. She will be missed.
My prayers are with you during this sad time.
Ann Osborne Bebergal
June 27, 2021
I was so sorry to see Sara's obituary. I have such fond memories of her from Robert Ivey Ballet. Sara was such a dedicated supporter and board member. We had the best of times when we travelled to Denmark and Russia. I always picture her with a smile. My sincere condolences to her family.
Gail Brownlee
June 27, 2021
Dr. Purcell, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. God bless you and your family as you relish in the beautiful memories that you shared throughout the years.
Love in Christ,
Gail Brownlee
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