Frieda Purkey, age 83, of Morristown, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at DeWitt Place. She was a member of Slate Hill Baptist Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Franklin Haskew Purkey; and daughter-in-law, Marie Purkey. Survivors include her children, Elmer John (Regina) Purkey, Danny Purkey, Linda (Lonnie) Hayes, and Rebecca Cook; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Family and friends will meet in Hamblen Memory Gardens on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 1:45 p.m. for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. Rev. David Jarrell will officiate. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents of DeWitt Place for the care and friendship provided to Mrs. Purkey. Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home, Morristown, TN