Yvonne D. Purcell, 58 years, of Honey Brook, died on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at her home following an illness.
She was born on April 1, 1956 in Mount Union, Pa. Yvonne was the daughter of Ronald and Freida (Wagner) Norris of Newmanstown, PA. She was the wife of David W. Purcell, with whom she shared 8 years of marriage.
She was a Nurse’s Aide at Honey Brook Family Practice. Yvonne attended Goodville Mennonite Church. She enjoyed helping anyone in need.
Yvonne is survived, in addition to her husband, by a son, Curtis L. Benner of Honey Brook, two daughters, Crystal L. Freed of Pottstown and Charlene D. Benner of Pottstown and their father Wayne L. Benner. Also two sisters, Juanita Lacey of Harleysville and Rosalie Buckwalter of Narvon and a step daughter, Lauren M. Tyson. There are 8 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 11 AM from the Goodville Mennonite Church, 1556 Main Street, Goodville PA, with Pastor Bruce Sauder officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. A calling hour will be held Monday from 6 to 8 PM at The Labs Funeral Home Inc., 141 Pequea Ave., Honey Brook and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the memory of Yvonne to The Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com