Nancy J. Purvis Gabris, 76, died July 26, 2016.
She was born in Sebring, Florida, on July 5, 1940, to the late Gene and Ruth Purvis. She retired from the Gulfcoast Center in Ft. Myers. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who was known for her great southern cooking.
She is survived by her husband, Rick Gabris; children, Debbie Priest Schultz (Rodney), Billy Priest Jr. (Wanda) and Ruthie Priest Buchanan (Terry); brothers, Ron Purvis (Carol) and Bob Purvis (Shirley); sisters, Pat Springer (Art), Margie Braddy (Gene) and Linda Martz (William); grandchildren, Donnie, Billy, Wayne, Derrick, Danielle and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Destiny, Julie, Brendan, D.J., Devin, Will, Bryce, Dallas and Brantley; 18 step-grandchildren; and best friends, Joan and Wayne Baker.
A celebration of life was held July 30, at Shiloh Baptist Church.