Norma Jean Purvis Hoverman Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Norma Jean Purvis Hoverman of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, born in Mobile, Alabama, whose life came to an end on February 21, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Norma Jean Purvis Hoverman to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Elizabeth Boykin and Oscar Purvis; her husband John Hoverman; her daughter Mary Elizabeth Turner; her brother Tom Purvis; and her half-brother Jimmy Purvis.
She is survived by: her children, Margaret Diane Shepherd of Hattiesburg, Allan Johnson Bailey of Mobile and John Patrick Bailey (Kathy) of Hattiesburg; her stepchildren, John Scott Hoverman of Biloxi, MS and Stephanie Renee Hoverman (Alan) of Houston, TX; her grandchildren, Nathaniel Moore of Bentonia, MS, Nick Moore (Stacie) of Seminary, MS, Josiah Byrd of Petal, MS, Jeremy Bailey (Rachel) of Hattiesburg, Thomas Turner of Richton, MS, Kristin Plunkett (Hal) of Ridgeland, MS and Heather Bailey of Hattiesburg; her stepgranddaughter Krista Hoverman of Houston, TX; her great grandchildren, Adrian Moore, Hannah Moore, Riley McElhaney, Bailey Byrd, Makala Byrd, Wyatt Turner, Addison Bailey, Audrey Bailey and Tallulah Turner; and her half-brother Karl Purvis of Berryton, KS. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Please send memorial donations to Edwards Street Fellowship Center, 1919 Edwards Street, Hattiesburg, MS, 39402.
