Elizabeth Joyce “Bethy” Purkis was born on 11th November, 1938 and passed away on 17th January, 2024.
Aged 85 years. Late of Duncraigen Street, Norville. Passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2024. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret, Doug & Connie (dec’d), David, Ronald, Ian & Lis, Alan, Barbara & Brett. A wonderful Nanny and Great-Nanny to their respective families. A loved daughter of Samuel & Margaret Gear (both dec’d). Sister and sister-in-law to Bathia (dec’d) & Frank and loved aunt of their respective families.
“Forever in Our Hearts”
Relatives and friends of Elizabeth and her family are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held at the Bundaberg Baptist Church, Fitzgerald Street, Friday, February 2nd, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
When you lose someone you love, you gain an Angel you know.
My deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you at this time.
‘ The Bethy’ no words. Remember her love, her wicked humor – those one lines of hers always broke the tension! but most of all her habit of calling it how she saw it & knowing that she always did things her way. Thinking of you xx
Sincere condolences to all of Beth’s family. From Lesley and Allan Hawes.
always had fund at Estelle’s place for morning tea. RIP Beth
Missing your sneaky little jokes and humor
Love and miss you nana <3