LAGRANGE
Loretta M. Purcell, 90, of LaGrange, IN died at Life Care Center of LaGrange on April 8, 2020. Mrs. Purcell was born on September 24, 1929 in Shelby County, IN to Purnal and Mable (Enos) Tracy.
In 1960, she moved to the area from Greenfield, IN. Loretta worked from 1967 until 1989 as a dental assistant with Dr. Robert Bresick in LaGrange, IN. She was a member of the South Milford Church of Christ in South Milford, IN and the Gwynneville Christian Church in Gwynneville, IN. Loretta was also active with Sylvan Chapter #251 Order of Eastern Star and was a former member of the LaGrange Business Professional Woman. For many years she was the secretary/treasurer for the Oliver Martin Lake Conservation Improvement Association.
On December 5, 1947 in Marion County, IN she married Gene L. Purcell; he preceded her in death on June 11, 2001.
Surviving are two daughters, Teia Wagenschutz of Martin, MI, and Trenia (Lynn) Bowen of LaGrange, IN; two sons, Tracy J. (Gail) Purcell of Farmington Hills, MI and Timothi A. (Jennie) Purcell of Lake St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren; a sister, Zona Lee of Morristown, IN; and a brother, Harry Tracy of Greenfield, IN. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Faye Smith and Janet Miller; and a brother, Purnal Tracy, Jr.
Due the current COVID-19 pandemic a private family burial will take place at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown, IN.
Memorials may be made to either South Milford Church of Christ or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Condolence may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com.
