Obituary of Margaret Purkey

Passed away peacefully March 16, 2019 on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Born January 26, 1925 in Bloomington, Illinois the daughter of Irtis O. and Eleanor E. Minton. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frederick E. Thyer, Sr., second husband, Elmond J. Purkey, brother, Arthur D. Minton and parents Irtis O. and Eleanor E. Minton. Margaret was a full time homemaker, Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout leader, member of P.E.O. Chapter V, and an avid bridge player.

She is survived by her children, Christine T. Parkman and Frederick E. Thyer, Jr. (Patricia), grandchildren Patrick D. Parkman (Elizabeth), and John F. Parkman, great-grandchildren Madelynn E. Parkman and Emma Joann Parkman.

Graveside services will be held in Collins, MS at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the P.E.O. Foundation, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA  50312 or Hilton Head Humane Association, P.O. Box 21790, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29925.