Kaye Mowbray Purnell Obituary

We announce the death of Kaye Mowbray Purnell in Ocean City, Maryland, who passed away on October 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Kaye will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Kaye will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Kaye will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Kaye’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jerome Mowbray and Elizabeth Mowbray (Tubman). She is survived by: her husband William Henry Purnell Jr.; her children, William H. Purnell III (Jody), Tara Purnell Bruning (Scott) and Charlotte Purnell Smith (Scott); her siblings, Michael Mowbray, Jay Mowbray (Sharon) and Jane Medlock (Dennis); and her granddaughters, Mae Elizabeth Purnell and Eva Daisy Purnell.