Nancy Ann Purcell of Dallas, Texas, passed away October 29, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born to Wesley Philip and Vera (French) Rix on July 29, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Nancy married Thomas “Tom” Edwin Purcell on August 23, 1964, in Dearborn, Michigan. She graduated from Central Michigan University, where she was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Nancy worked as an early childhood education teacher. She loved children and they loved her. She was actively involved in her community. She volunteered at the Network of Community Ministries Food Pantry and was a member of the Northwood Women’s Club and the PEO for Women. Nancy attended Spring Valley United Methodist Church and was a member of the American Association of University Women.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Tom Purcell of Dallas, Texas; son, Christopher Thomas Purcell and wife, Alley of San Antonio, Texas; son, Bryan Thomas Purcell; wife, Melanie; grandchildren, Maryn and Braxton of Double Oak, Texas; sister, Shirley Sokolowski of Sonoma, California; nephew, David Sokolowski and wife, Allysun of Gaithersburg, Maryland; niece, Katie Saso of Seaside, Oregon; and many other loving family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother-in-law, Frank Sokolowski.
A memorial service will be held Monday December 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at Spring Valley United Methodist Church, 7700 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, Texas 75254. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spring Valley United Methodist Church in Dallas or The Network of Community Ministries in Richardson, Texas.