Carolyn Yvonne Purcell

Carolyn Yvonne Purcell, age 86, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed
away Tuesday, September 8 th , 2026 at Maury Regional Medical
Center. Carolyn was born on April 18 th , 1940 to the late Orby
“Orb” Purcell and Nellie Marie Purcell in Leoma, TN. Carolyn
worked for many years in administration for the Lawrenceburg
Utility System (LUS) before retiring in May of the year 2000. In her
spare time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking, being
outdoors, socializing, and spending time with her loving family
and friends. She was of Christian Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
brothers, W. Bruce Purcell and Roy Joe Purcell, and her nephew,
James Ricky Purcell.
She is survived by her brother, James “Booty” Purcell (Betty
Jane), and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great
nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews.
Visitation will be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home Thursday,
September 10 th , 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Visitation will also be held at Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home Friday,
September 11 th , 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Family Graveside Service will be held at Lawrence County
Memorial Gardens following the visitation.
Interment will be held at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
Pettus-Turnbo Funeral Home is honored and privileged to be
handling all final arrangements.