Dorothy Ellen Purkey

DOROTHY ELLEN PURKEY, age 86, of Jefferson City, TN passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Friendsview Baptist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jake Purkey; sons, Joe, Johnny and Lawrence Purkey; daughter, Linda Moody; great-grandson, Justin Golden. She is survived by her daughter, Connie (Wayne) Golden; grandchildren, Wayne Allen Golden, April Golden, Chris Moody, Jennifer Fancher, Jonathan Purkey, Travis Purkey, Courtney Merseal; sister, Shirley (Charlie) Patterson; brothers, George (Maggie) Murray and Robert Murray; several nieces and nephews; special nephew, Joe Stout. Family and friends will gather at 2:15 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2020 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens for a 2:30 p.m. graveside service with Robert Murray officiating. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN 865-475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com