Margie Young Purvis

Margie Young Purvis - 83
of Tifton, GA passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Southern Oaks Personal Care Home. Margie was born on March 21, 1940, in Lenox, GA to the late Robert Griffin and Willie Lee (Graham) Connell. In 1957, Margie married the late Jackie T Young. They spent a wonderful 36 years together. They raised four children: Kenny, Teresa, Barry, and Jan. Margie was devoted to Jackie's service in the ministry. Together, they spent endless hours discipling others to follow Christ. Margie's happiness came from serving others. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed spending time in the kitchen. She enjoyed not only making sweets but eating them as well. Her motto was always, "Life is short, eat dessert first!" She warmed the hearts and homes of many people during her time as an Independent Sales Consultant for Home Interiors Inc..
Margie is preceded in death by her husband, Jackie T Young; four brothers: Earl Connell, Jim Connell, Jerry Connell and Lee Connell. Margie is also preceded in death by her husband of later years, Clarence Purvis.
She is survived by her 2 Daughters and Son-in-law, Teresa Young of Tifton, GA, Jan Hurst (Clint) of Tifton, GA; 2 Sons and Daughters-in-law, Kenny Young (Susan) of Tifton, GA, Barry Young (Margaret) of Tifton, GA; 5 Grandchildren: Dustin Myers (Morgan), Justin Myers (Tiffany), Dawn Hollis (Gary), Kayla Dunn (Chad), and Cole Young; 13 Great Grandchildren: Tollie Myers, Charleigh Sumner, RaeLynn Myers, Cayde Hollis, Layla Hollis, Jack Dunn, Anna Dunn, Arthur Dunn, James Dunn, Kayn Stone, Leah Stone, Olivia McMillan and Lanna McMillan; 1 Great Great Granddaughter, Charlea Hollis; 2 Brothers & Sisters-in-law, Charles Connell (Joan) of Tifton, GA, AD Connell (Linda) of Woodstock, GA; Sisters-in-law, Mary Ester Connell of Lakeland, GA, Susie Connell of Lake City, TN, Evelyn Connell of Cartersville, GA; Clarence's children, Robin Barker (Jim) of Lake Park, GA, Tommy Purvis (Tammy) of Valdosta, GA; and A number of nieces and nephews and a special caretaker, Jessica Copeland

A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Music Funeral Services of Valdosta with burial to follow in New River Holiness Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Valdosta funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Young family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.