Joyce Ellington Purks Obituary
The memory of Joyce Ellington Purks of Sterling, Virginia, who passed away on May 21, 2026 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband James M. Purks; and her parents, Dorothy B. Ellington and Linwood H. Ellington of Fredericksburg. She is survived by: her children, Krista Lynch (Lawrence) and Scott Purks (Lisa); her sisters-in-law, Diana Branscome (Leon) and Judy Baker (Wayne); her niece Heather Branscome; and her grandchildren, Molly, Natalie Lynch, Ava and Benjamin Purks.
