Marvin Evelyn Purnell Nickerson Obituary
In loving memory of Marvin Evelyn Purnell Nickerson of Gulfport, Mississippi, born in Austin, Texas, who departed this world on September 2, 2024 at the age of 82. Marvin Evelyn Purnell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Marvin Evelyn Purnell Nickerson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hawes Purnell (Evelyn) and Lula Tuma Purnell; and her siblings, Richard Hawes Purnell and Navy. She is survived by: her husband Maurice Nickerson; her aunt Geraldine Offield of Rockdale; her brother George Purnell (Joyce) of Evansville; her children, Antonia Barstow (Andrew) of Gulfport and Steven White (Abby) of Portland; her grandchildren, Emmet White, Zoe White and Taylor Ford; her stepchildren, Robin Fox (Greg), Doug Nickerson (Jan), Bryan Nickerson (Dee Dee) and Amanda Snodgrass (Kole); and her stepgrandchildren, Whitney Hammons, Shea Hammons, Michael Hammons, Crysta Jo Nickerson, Kristen Nickerson, Matthew Nickerson, Bryanna Nickerson, Sebastian Snodgrass, Bray Snodgrass and Holden Snodgrass.
Throughout her life, Evelyn personified both the values of Christian love and charity and the importance of community, citizenship, and education.
