Meritha Dowdle Purifoy

Meritha Dowdle Purifoy, 72, of New Bern passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehab Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Joel Dowdle and David Dowdle.

She is survived by her husband, David Lee Purifoy Jr.; sons, Charles Anthony “Tony” Dowdle of Franklin, NC and John Daniel Purifoy of New Bern; three daughters, Mary Purifoy Bryant of Ocracoke, Susan M. Purifoy and Kristin Lee Purifoy, both of New Bern; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29th at Bryant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family suggested memorial contributions be made to V.F.W. National Home, 3573 S Waverly Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.