JoAnn Purvis Obituary
The world bids farewell to JoAnn Purvis (Sneedville, Tennessee), departing on October 13, 2025 at the age of 74. JoAnn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. 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 JoAnn Purvis to show support.
In the sacred silence of farewell, JoAnn is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that JoAnn's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She is survived by: her husband John Gary Purvis; her children, Tanya Semone Purvis and Gary Keith Purvis (Tammy); her granddaughters, Taylor Mason (Cody), Darcy Purvis, Chloe Purvis and Kayce Purvis; her brother-in-law Bobby Purvis; and her friends, Denell Cook (Dennis) and Linda Kaney. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McNeil Funeral Home (124 Church St, Sneedville, TN 37869). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location.
