Denise Purvis Lake City Denise Purvis, age 50, died April 23, 2011 in a Florence hospital after an illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at Great Commission Ministries with burial in McClam Cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. Born in Florence County, she was a daughter of the late Fred Thomas Purvis and Barbara Ann Floyd. Ms. Purvis was employed with Walmart where she worked for over 30 years, a member of Great Commission Ministries and was a very special aunt and caregiver to many children over the years. Surviving are her step-mother, Mrs. Parker Purvis of Florence. Three sisters, Cathy P. (Bill) Floyd and Teresa Purvis both of Lake City, Gwen P. (Mike) Powell of Kingstree. One brother, Tommy Purvis of Lake City. Memorials may be made to Great Commission Ministries, 3503 West Turbeville Highway, Lake City, South Carolina 29560. Online condolences and funeral home information may be accessed at www.floydfuneral.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Denise Purvis please visit our Sympathy Store.