Ms. Ivy “Celia” Watkins Purvis Burkhalter, age 71, of Rome, GA, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at her residence.
Celia was born in Floyd County on June 29, 1953, daughter of the late A.J. Watkins and the late Margaret Howell Watkins. She was also preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Edd Alan Sr., and Jon Watkins. She was a very loving and caring person; she went out of her way to do for others. Celia was a mother to everybody; she will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her daughter, Michelle Purvis; her sons Lamar Purvis, and Michael Purvis (Hope); her grandchildren, Whitney Purvis, Taccoa Early, Erin Purvis, Jake Purvis, Cory Purvis, Serenity Purvis, and Trace Purvis; her great grandchildren, Weston and River Gosa, and Collin Purvis; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In accordance with her wishes, Ms. Burkhalter will be cremated.
The family will have a visitation to celebrate the life of Ms. Celia Burkhalter on Friday, October 25, 2024, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Ms. Ivy “Celia” Watkins Purvis Burkhalter.