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Official Obituary of

Jessie Ree Purnell

September 12, 1934 ~ November 29, 2025 (age 91) 91 Years Old

Jessie Ree Purnell Obituary

Dear Family and Friends,

An obituary for the beloved, Jessie Ree Purnell is not currently available, but we will be sure to share this with you upon the family's wishes or as soon as it becomes available to share with the community. Should you have any follow-up questions or concerns, you may call us at any time at (513)761-0082.

Sincerely, The Team of Preston Charles Funeral Home

ARRANGEMENTS BY: WALLACE FUNERAL HOME, 2020 ROOSEVELT ROAD, BROADVIEW, IL 60155 1-708-344-1288

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Services

Visitation

Saturday
December 13, 2025
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
1308 S. Independence Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60623

Funeral Service

Saturday
December 13, 2025
10:30 AM
Greater Galilee Missionary Baptist Church
1308 S. Independence Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60623

FINAL ARRANGEMENTS BY

WALLACE FUNERAL HOME
2020 ROOSEVELT ROAD
BROADVIEW, IL 60155

Interment

Oak Ridge Cemetery
4301 Roosevelt Road
Hillside, IL 60162