Vanice L. Purvis passed away on June 25, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on June 2, 1932 in Millville, PA to Edward and Susie Buck. Vanice was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had a teaching career that spanned 45 years, in every setting from 8th grade science to adult GED classes. Vanice had her pilots license before getting her drivers license. She proudly served in the United States Air Force where she met her husband Robert, they shared over 40 years together. Vanice was an avid painter and her favorite subject was the state she loved and lived in since 1968, Arizona. She was a spiritual person and had been involved in her church and their mission work. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Private services are being held; if you wish to visit Vanice's interment site she will be joining her beloved husband at Phoenix Memorial Park Cemetery.