Marcella is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Hazel Dee; her husband, James Nelson Purdom, Sr.; sister, Mary and brother, Tony.
She is survived by her son, James Purdom, Jr.; daughter, Judy Cogossi; brother, Richard Dee (Cliff), San Jose, Ca; niece, Donna and nephew, Rick; grandchildren, James, Adam David, Tim, Jason, Michelle, Marcie and Chrisie and several great grandchildren. Marcella is survived by many friends and family in Sicily and Italy.
Marcella was a member of First Baptist Church in Knoxville and she was an advocate for the deaf.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com for the Purdom family.