Marjie J. Purkey Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Marjie J. Purkey (Chelsea, Oklahoma), born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 82, on April 7, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ed Essem and Nettie Essem; her husband Don Purkey; and her brothers, Roger Essem and Jamal Essem.
She is survived by: her children, Scott Virgil Purkey (Lynnette) and Stacey Renae Purkey Morris; her grandchildren, Tiffany Gabrielle Goebel (James), Eric Scott Purkey, Ethan Scott Purkey (Kenzie), Kirsten Joy Hughes (Andy), Kyle Coleman Morris (Braiden) and Roman Ray Morris; her great grandchildren, Malachi Andrew Hughes, Aria Ruth Goebel, Lilliana Rose Purkey, Wyatt Christopher Hughes, Scarlett Joy Goebel, Braxton Dean West, Layla Rae Purkey and Eleighna Renae Morris; and her siblings, Min Lungren, Betty Melow, Jerry Essem, Rashade Essem, Mary Ann Reinhardt, Janet McMartin, Linda Myers, Willie Essem and Mike Essem.
In lieu of flowers or other condolences, please consider making a donation in Marjie's name to the Hillcrest Hospital Claremore Auxiliary at 1202 N. Muskogee Place Claremore, OK 74017.
