Betty Curtis Purcell
(May 29, 1922 - December 10, 2014)

Betty Curtis Purcell, 92, of Huntington, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at her home in the Woodlands Retirement Community. Betty was born May 29, 1922 in Huntington, daughter of the late Margaret McComas Purcell and Charles W. Purcell, Sr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William Purcell. She attended local schools and graduated from Marshall University Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in May 1944. Soon afterward, she began work as a laboratory technician at the University of Richmond Medical College in Richmond, VA. About 1948, she returned to Huntington to be with her mother and began working for Dr. Ewen Taylor, later for Dr. Diaz from where she retired. After retiring, about 1988, she began working at Trinity Episcopal Church in a mostly volunteer capacity and remained there until 2008. She was an active volunteer for many Huntington organizations including the Junior League and Colonial Dames. Survivors include nine first cousins. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Trinity Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial contributions be made to a charity of one’s choice.