Jane Mitchell Purcell Obituary
Jane Mitchell Purcell of Murphysboro, Illinois passed away on September 23, 2026. Jane, born on November 22, 1924, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jane Mitchell Purcell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Blanche Mitchell and Leroy Straight Mitchell; her significant other Joe Purcell; her brother Lee (Joan (Boriski) Mitchell); her brother-in-law George Purcell; and her nieces and nephews, Scott Mitchell, John Purcell, Ann Green (Mitchell) and Mary Jo Cohen (Purcell).
She is survived by: her daughter Janice Purcell Smith (David) of Chester, IL; her son-in-law David Smith (Nancy Ward) of Chester; her granddaughters, Allison Rae Ward (Ray Leffler) of Charlotte North Carolina and Andrea Jo Ward Gerlach (Ryan) of Murphysboro; her great grandchildren, Nora Jane and Ivy Allison Gerlach of Murphysboro; and her nieces and nephews, Lynn Mitchell Boreen (John), Elizabeth, Barbara Purcell Wiley (Russ), Bruce Mitchell (Kate) and Thomas Purcell (Susan).
If you wish to honor her memory, please donate to First Lutheran Church, 115 N. 14th St.; Murphysboro, IL 62966; Wright-Way Rescue Shelter, 8459 Old Highway 13, Murphysboro, IL 62966; or any animal rescue shelter of your choice.
