Mrs. Purdom was born in Rutherford, N.C. She was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a member of the Concord-Grandview Baptist Church in Nolensville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Johnnie Elma Bridges Kendrick.
She is survived by her husband, Kenney E. Purdom of Nolensville; sons, George W. Allen of Lexington, Ky. and Russell L. Purdom of Nolensville; brother, Norris Kendrick of Sumter, S.C.; sister, Carolyn McCartha of Forest City, N.C.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 24, at Concord-Grandview Baptist Church in Nolensville with Rev. Randall Jackson officiating, followed by burial in Nolensville Cemetery.
Lawrence Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
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