Wilma Jean Purvis Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Wilma Jean Purvis of Springfield, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 26, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Jean Purvis to pay them a last tribute.
Though Wilma Jean may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Wilma Jean touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ledgerwood and Lola Ledgerwood (Ledbetter); her husband Ira Purvis; and her nephew Kenneth Martin. She is survived by: her siblings, JoAnn Martin (Fred) and Daniel Ledgerwood (Bobbye); and her nieces, Phyllis Martin, Maria Pryor, Georgeanna Ledgerwood and Danielle Ledgerwood.
A burial was held on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (3506 N National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807).
