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Obituary for Ellen Hodge Purvis Ellen Hodge Purvis
Former Director Of Purchasing At The Homestead Was Devoted Christian

Mrs. Ellen Hodge Purvis, age 64, died August 7, 2013 at Bath Community Hospital.

She was the wife of Wayne Aubrey "Buddy" Purvis.

Ellen was born August 16, 1948 in Bath County, Virginia, to the late Marshall and Elizabeth Jacobs Hodge.

After 30 plus years of service at The Homestead, she retired as Director of Purchasing.

She was a very devoted, loving, Christian and a member of Life Line Ministries.

Ellen enjoyed reading and crafts, but most of all loved being with her family and especially the grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Buddy; daughter, Tonya L. Kincaid and husband, Bill; son, Glenn Marshall Purvis and wife, Denise, along with four grandchildren, Makenzie, Carrington, Marshall and Ellena, two brothers, David Hodge and wife, Ida and Joseph Hodge; two sisters, Betty Ryder and Darlene Hise and husband, Burley. Also surviving are a number of nieces, nephews and a lifelong friend, James Henry Ailstock.

A Celebration of Life service was conducted on Saturday, August 10, at Life Line Church at 2:00 p.m.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Doris Via Foundation, P.O. Box 174, Hot Springs, VA 24445.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com