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Lou Anne Cather Purnell

Date of Death: December 12, 2023
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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Thursday 1/4, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Thursday 1/4, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Mount Hebron Cemetery
305 E. Boscawen Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Thursday 1/4
Memorial

Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142
Memphis, TN 38148

The Salvation Army
300 Fort Collier Rd.
Winchester, VA 22603

The American Red Cross
561 Fortress Dr.
Winchester, VA 22603

Lou Anne Cather Purnell, 93, of Clearbrook, VA, departed this life on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, after returning to her home following a brief hospitalization. Lou Anne was born in Winchester, VA, the daughter of the late Wilbur Cather and Evelyn (Lockhart) Chrisman. She was also the stepdaughter of Ralph A. Chrisman. She was aContinue Reading

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Susan Lambert left a message on January 4, 2024:
Dear Kathy I am so sorry of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you , Sue and Johnnie Lambert
Darrell and Deborah Wilson left a message on January 3, 2024:
It was such a blessing to have met Lou Ann and daughter Kathy, albeit not until 2017. Lou Ann loved life and was such a role model for young nurses. May her memory be eternal.
Jacqueline L Fields BSN, RN left a message on January 2, 2024:
Lou Anne Purnell RN, we recognize you and pay homage to your dedication to the profession of nursing. We extend our deepest sympathies to your family. Northern Shenandoah Valley Nurse Honor Guard Jacqueline Fields BSN, RN President
Brent and Joy left a message on December 30, 2023:
We will miss you very much. We loved your spirit and love for your family and friends. You truly had an impact on everyone and everything you touched.
Erica McGee left a message on December 30, 2023:
I was blessed to be able to take care of Lou Anne during her hospital stay. I loved hearing her stories about her career in nursing and telling her about new advancements in healthcare. She was obviously a very special and smart lady and I’m thankful I got to meet her and her family for a short time. Thinking of her family because I’m sure they will miss her terribly and rejoicing with them for the wonderful, full life she lived.
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Kelly Adams left a message on December 27, 2023:
Mama Lou, you are already so very missed.
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Liz Nicholson left a message on December 15, 2023:
It has been a blessing to get to know Kathy (my best friend) and Ms. Lou Anne. She was a wonderful soul and will be greatly missed on this earthly plain but I have no doubt that Kathy will continue to live life to the fullest in her honor. Lou Anne lived with such spice and sincerity. She made me laugh and I got great joy from every encounter we shared.
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Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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