Franklin County GaArchives Obituaries.....Purcell, Mary Hepsie May 25, 1945
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Carnesville Heral - May 31, 1945
The death angel came to Mrs. E. B. Purcell at her home in Carnesville on 
Friday. May 25, 1945, at 2:20 o'clock.  Mrs. Purcell had been very ill for 
several days.  She did not respond to treatment and those around her had known 
for some days that her earthly career was nearing its end.  She was 82 years 
old.
Funeral services were conducted from Cross Roads Bapt. Church on Sunday 
morning at 11 o'clock.  The Rev. D. C. Williams, pastor, was in charge, 
assisted by Rev. Mr. King of the Carnesville Methodist Charge.  A great 
concourse of friends were out to pay their tribute to the memory of the one 
they loved.
Pallbearers were:  P. B. Little, Bob Howe, M. T. Whitlow, C. R. Hall, H. N. 
Little and G. R. Harrison.
Honorary escort included:  G. C. Wilder, T. W. Andrews, T. A. Skelton, Grady 
Sanders, Paul S. Adair, C. D. McEntire, Ed McEntire, Dr. C. D. Turner and Rush 
Burton.
Mrs. Purcell is survived by 11 children:  Mrs. George S. Wright, Dalton; Mrs. 
H. J. Harrison, Gainesville, Mrs. T. G. (Etta) Hall, Carnesville; Mrs. Jack 
(Retha) Smith, Asheville, NC; Mrs. Carl Barrett of Hammond, LA; Miss Ada 
Purcell, Carnesville; Mrs. P. M. Stovall, Winder; E. W. Purcell, Beaumont, TX; 
E. E. Purcell, Lavonia; Parker Purcell, Carnesville; and B. C. Purcell, 
Hammond, LA. 4 granddaughters: Mrs. W. L. (Lucy Ruth) Manton, Dalton; Mrs. 
Rufus H. Alldredge, Atlantic City, NJ; Miss Doris Purcell, Carnesville; and 
Miss Lola Sue Purcell of Hammond, LA.  Survived by 1 sister: Mrs. E. V. (Nora 
Belle) Purcell, Mize; and 1 brother: Benjamin H. Dickson of Carnesville.
Mrs. Purcell was born in Franklin County on August 25, 1862, her maiden name 
being Mary Hepsie Dickson.  She attended schools in her neighborhood and lived 
with her family till January 29, 1882, when she married Elisha Beauregard 
Purcell.  The lived happily together till the death of Mr. Purcell on January 
7, 1832.
Many years ago the family moved from their home in Flintsville district to 
Carnesville,  They operated a hotel for a time and also operated the 
Carnesville Herald.  Following Mr. Purcell's death, the paper was sold and the 
hotel was discontinued.  
Throughout her life, she had been very active.  Even after age crept upon her 
she continued bright in mind and active in body.  She loved her family and her 
friends.  
Early in life Mrs. Purcell joined the Baptist Church, moving her membership to 
Cross Roads when the family moved to Carnesville.  She was also a member of 
the Eastern Star.
B. D. Ginn, Funeral Director.

Additional Comments:
Her parents were:  Willis Dickson and Nancy M. Cleveland

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