Vernell Purvis Andress, born in Geneva County, Ala. on Jan. 4, 1926, died in Foley on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013.
She was preceded in death by her father Will Purvis; and her mother, Sally Halford Purvis, both of Slocumb, Ala; as well as her brothers, Kermit Purvis, John Purvis and Quince Purvis; and her sisters, Lucille Fulford, Lessie Smoke and Lady Bee Mulkey.
She is survived by her sister, Mozelle Shirley; her son, Gregory Andress (Clare); her daughter, Deborah Willis (Michael); her grandchildren, Brent Fox (Georgia), Jennifer Andress, Melissa Willis and Alicia Andress; and great-grandchildren, Dakota Willis and Grace Fox.
She graduated from Wicksburg High School in 1943, and worked as the manager of a consignment shop in Slocumb, Ala. until her retirement in 2001.
Her hobbies were gardening and crafts.
She was a member of Slocumb United Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at 9 a.m., at Pine Rest Memorial Park in Foley.
Arrangements by Mack Funeral Home, Robertsdale.
