Barbara Jean Purtell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Barbara Jean Purtell of Loogootee, Indiana, born in Morganton, North Carolina, who passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Jean Purtell to show support.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Barbara leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bobby McCrary and Romilda Brittain; and her sister Laura. She is survived by: her husband Duane; her daughters, Julia Petrie (Ryan), Michelle Ranney and Melissa Davis (Jeremy); her grandchildren, James and Reese; and her brother Bruce (Trudy).
