of Helena, AR

June 27, 1962 - July 4, 2014

Wanda Louine Purvis, age 52, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Friday, July 4, 2014 at her home. Miss Purvis was born June 27, 1962 at Helena to Charles Henry Purvis and the late Releta Proctor Purvis. She was a member of Lexa Baptist Church and worked for 15 years for Thomas Petroleum.

She is survived by her father, Charles Purvis of Helena; two sisters, Charlotte Dianne Purvis of Helena and Barbara Lynn Purvis of Branson, Missouri; four brothers, Charles Alan Purvis, David Hershell Purvis, James Henry Purvis and Danny Wayne Purvis, all of Helena; stepmother, Shirley Morell Purvis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Releta Purvis; her grandfather, Alfred Allen Proctor; and grandmother, Annie Purvis.

A service for Wanda Purvis will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2014 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena. Brother Tommy Jacobs and Sister Doris Smith will officiate.

Pallbearers are Hershell Purvis, Robert "Bob" Purvis, Peter Dorsett, Vernon Morell, James Purvis and Charles Alan Purvis. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan McGee, Benjamin Masemore, Charles Henry Purvis, Robert Purvis and David Wayne Purvis.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com