Gwen Purvis unexpectedly passed away on December 12, 2023. Gwen lived in Mena, Arkansas.
Gwen was born on April 16, 1941, to Alwaski and Mattie Barber in Denver, Colorado. Gwen is survived by her brother, Alwaski Barber; her son, Tieoto Purvis; her daughter, Neomie Bakerink and her companion Mat McDonald; and son-in-law, Chris Velasquez; and sister-in-law, Nancy Malloy.
She is preceeded in death by her mother and father; her sister, LurNeva Fuller; and her daughter, Parmota Purvis Velasquez; and her companion of 30 years, Harry Spencer.
She had three grandsons, fifteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces.
Gwen loved going on rides around Mena. Gwen loved going fishing and camping with her companion of 30 years, Harry. Gwen enjoyed going to Church and going to her Tuesday morning quilting with her church family at the Northside Church of Christ.
May her soul rest in peace, she will be deeply missed and was loved by everyone.
A memorial service will be held for Gwen on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Northside Church of Christ with Brother Charles Wood officiating. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena Arkansas.
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