LaCenter, KY Phyliss Purcell, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at ICF Nursing Facility in Clinton, KY.

She was born on July 4, 1940 to her parents James and Dottie Mathis and was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church. Throughout the years Phyliss was employed at Credence Speakers, Ballard Memorial High School Cafeteria, and Life Care of LaCenter as a housekeeper for seven years.

Phyliss is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dub Purcell of LaCenter, KY; one daughter, Theresa Sterling and her husband Robert of Bandana, KY; one son, James Rust of Murray, KY; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melissa Purcell; two brothers, Danny Mathis and his wife Wilma and Stephen Mathis and his wife Linda; one great grandson and her parents.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 4, 2021 from 5-8 p.m. at Morrow Funeral Chapel in LaCenter, KY.

Funeral Services for Phyliss will be held Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Larry Purcell officiating. Interment will follow at Barlow Cemetery.

We appreciate your help in maintaining state mandated Covid regulations. This includes wearing a mask and maintaining the minimum of 6 feet distancing in our facility at all times.