Mary Willmes Purdy Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Willmes Purdy of Henrico, North Carolina, who passed away on July 15, 2026. Mary Willmes will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Willmes Purdy to pay them a last tribute.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her husband Captain Harlan Ralph Purdy; her son Thomas Harlan Purdy; her siblings, Joseph Willmes (Beryle), Harold Willmes (Florence), Alfred Willmes (Patricia), Anna Leicht (Dick), Alice Willmes, Mildred, Cleary (Jack), Stella Purdy (Walter) and Eleanor Maier (Joe); her father Anthony; her children, Patricia Lynn Purdy of North Wilkesboro, NC, Joan Purdy Thayer (Doug) of Waleska, GA and Robert Charles Purdy (Irene) of Henrico, NC; her sister Theresa Schutt of Webster, NY; her sister-in-law Bobbie Willmes of Webster, NY; her grandchildren, Thomas Joines, Adam Joines (Jennifer), Nathaniel Thayer (Kim), Charlotte Guerrero (Alberto) and Peter Thayer (Julia); and her great grandchildren, Ashley, Amber, Paige, Addison, Owen, Emilyn, Jack, Eva, Adrian and Liam. She was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial gifts may be made to The American Heart Association.
