Imogene Knight Purvis

Imogene Knight Purvis, 95, passed away October 29, 2026, at home. She was born in Summerville, SC. The daughter of the late Daniel Hood Knight and Tealey Hurley Knight.

Following her retirement from KJ’s Market in Lake City, she possessed a remarkable green thumb and transformed her yard into a sanctuary filled with beautiful flowers admitted by all who visited.

She is survived by daughters Jeannie Derringer (Dennis) and Terry Hair (Robert), Grandchildren Danielle Lambert (Champ) and Kelly Allen (John), Great Grandchildren Kaitlin Allen, Dylan Lambert, Rylie Allen, Tealey Lambert, and Savannah Lambert. Also, a cherished neighbor and friend Rod Washington and her beloved dog Minnie.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jesse K. Purvis, Jr., sisters Mildred Knight, Mary Howard, June Albers, and brother Bennie Knight.

In fulfillment of Mrs. Purvis’s wishes there will be no formal funeral services. Instead, family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and offer support during time of visitation.

The family will receive family and friends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate or to Victory Junction, victoryjunction.org/donate-online/

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