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In Memoriam
Judith Purvis
Judith Ann Lawrence Purvis was born in East St. Louis, IL to Charles N. Lawrence and Bernice Lawrence nee Clark on Feb. 6, 1941. She died in Folsom, CA on October 10, 2021. She is survived by her devoted husband Robert W. Purvis of Chico, CA, and siblings Lucia Johnson (Lawrence), Donna Marie Statelets (Lawrence) and Charles N. Lawrence (Maria Valetto Lawrence) all of Collinsville, IL. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews of MO and IL. She is also survived by Beth Morrison (Purvis) (AZ), Barbara Purvis (ID) and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren of CA.
Judy grew up in Collinsville, IL and went to high school at the Academy of Notre Dame in Belleville, IL. Judy was a member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for about 18 years. She then was laicized and later married Robert Purvis of CA. Judy had a B.S. in English and a M.S. in Education. Judy was awarded a Rotary Scholarship to study Education at the University of Birmingham in England. She was Director at Tierra Del Sol, a school for developmentally disabled young adults in Sunland, CA. Judy taught Special Education for many years as well as 2nd grade in the public school system.
Judy was generous and eager to be of help. She was a devoted member for many years at Our Divine Savior Catholic Church in Chico. She belonged to two prayer study groups, a Bible study group, and donated her time once a week to the Catholic Ladies Relief Society food pantry in Chico. She also volunteered regularly with the American Cancer Society and with a prayer shawl group who distributed blankets, shawls, and hats to those in need of comfort and care. Judy was extremely supportive of her families in Illinois, Missouri, and California. She was also very creative and painted t-shirts, sweatshirts, and banners for her family. She enjoyed belonging to a racket club in Chico where she played many games of tennis; weekly meetings with her Arthroswim group and reading and discussing books with her book club. Judy loved animals and had two pet dogs.
There will be a graveside service for her on Friday, October 15 at 1:00pm at Glen Oaks Memorial Park.
Everyone who knew Judy loved her because she was such a loving and giving person. We had so much fun together. We will miss her excellent attitude and generous spirit, as well as her lovely smile.
So thankful for all the love, joy and kindness Judy lived and shared with the world. She will be truly missed.
Judy will never be forgotten – she inspired everyone who knew her. Her kindness, generosity, and selfless love were a gift to us all.
Our world was a better place with Judy in it. What a beautiful, giving soul she had. She will be sorely missed!
Judy was my dear friend and prayer warrior, as she was to so many. Knowing that she is no longer here on earth seems unreal. Judy will be greatly missed and thought of in so many wonderful ways. Everyone who knew Judy was blessed by her love, kindness and her big heart. May Jesus wrap His arms around you Judy and receive you with the joy and peace that only He can give.
Judy was a remarkable person; kind, loving, generous, and compassionate. She will always be a role model for me.
Judy was one of the friendliest people I have ever known. She always had a ready smile and asked about family members by name. I am sure her whole family will miss her joyous spirit.
Judy was a very dear double cousin of mine. She was a class behind me all through Grade School & Highschool. So most of my memories with her are of childhood & growing up. We connected on a frequent basis with texting. She was always happy about my news of my family, kids, grands & great grands and liked getting pictures of the recent Great Grands. I know she is happy in heaven now & free of pain & struggles. I will miss her so much.
And I want to send my sympathy to Bob & all of her family members & pray they find strength to support them during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Pat Clark Bregant