M. Allene Pursselley

DURHAM M. Allene Cobb Pursselley, age 97, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Antioch Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Stephen Cobb and Edna Stice Cobb and was predeceased by her husband, Glenn F. Pursselley. She was a homemaker and member of Central Church of Christ and the V.A. Ladies Auxiliary. She volunteered at the V.A. Hospital in Durham for 20 years and was a long supporter of the Southern Children’s Home in South Carolina. She loved to read, knit, sew, and play Bridge and Scrabble. Most of all she loved her family.

Mrs. Purselley is survived by 3 daughters: Patricia Ison of Columbus, Georgia, Cynthia Atkins of Antioch, Tennessee, and Glennys Storch of Durham. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Rev. Dale Morris officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services from 1 to 2 pm at Hudson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.