Helen Whitaker Purcell

Helen Whitaker Purcell, 87, of Philpot, died Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at the Bon Harbor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The Livermore native was a homemaker; had worked at Sears in the catalog sales department for several years; and was a member of the Providence United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Louis F. Purcell; two sons Bill Carpenter of Philpot and Roger Cowboy Carpenter of Calhoun; three daughters, Dorothy Woolen of Rockport, IN, Barbara Parsley of Lewisport, and Kaye Wink of Philpot; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; a step-son, Marvin Purcell of Philpot; two step-daughters, Nina Wyatt of Owensboro and Marion Kirkpatrick of Ben Wheeler, TX; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-great grandchildren; a sister, Golda Damin of Owensboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are 11 A.M. Saturday, November 29, 2003 at Providence United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 P.M. Friday at the funeral home and after 10 A.M. Saturday at the church.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 8006 Jack Hinton Rd., Philpot, KY 42366.