Martha Elizabeth Purcell 71, died Jan. 20, 2010 at Indian River Medical Center.
She was born in Corning, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach since 2000, for coming from Stamford, Conn.
She was a graduate of Nazareth College of Rochester and was employed by Xerox Corporation until retirement in 1998.
Ms. Purcell is survived by sisters Lucy Anne Purcell of Penn Yan, N.Y., Katherine N. Purcell, Deming of N.M. and Honore P. Maloney of Taos, N.M.
Memorial contributions in Ms. Purcell’s memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach 32960 or the charity of one’s choice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Jan. 25, 2010 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach.
There will be a private burial service at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach.
