Doris Pauline Purcell Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Doris Pauline Purcell of Olathe, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 26, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Doris Pauline Purcell to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Faye Crosby and Alice Crosby (Burton); and her siblings, Dorothy Dietz (Alfred), Donald Crosby (Eula) and Dwight Crosby.

She is survived by: her significant other Ed Purcell; her children, David Purcell of Olathe, KS, Mike Purcell (Cheralea) of Wasilla, AK, Melodie Williams (Jim) of Olathe, KS and Rosalie Barnes (Jeff) of Olathe, KS; and her siblings-in-law, Grace Crosby of Clarinda, IA and Tim Purcell (Dawn) of Ottawa, KS. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wesleyan Church for the continued work in Suriname, South America.