Dorothy Jean Purdue

Dorothy Jean Purdue, age 66, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 14, 2025. She was born in Jamestown, NY, on September 11, 1958, a daughter of the late Leonard A. Purdue, Sr. and Dorothy Ruth (Clinton) Purdue.

She graduated from East High School in 1977, where she participated in track and field. She obtained an Associate degree from Tri-State Business Institute and a vocational certification from Triangle Tech as a welder. She previously worked at Sarah Reed Children's Home.

She enjoyed spending her time taking care of children and animals. She spent many days taking the neighborhood kids and her nieces and nephews on many adventures through the woods, teaching them to appreciate the beauty in nature and how to care for animals. She was a generous person who gave anything she had to anyone who needed it.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Purdue-Dance.

She is survived by her loving sons, Chris Purdue and Jason Purdue, both of Erie; 6 grandchildren Terrance, Jalita, Jason, Jr., Ja'ziya, Ja'zyra, Jiraiya all of Erie; and 6 siblings: brother Leonard A Purdue, Jr., sisters Lorraine Hamilton, Beverly Harden and Sharon Purdue, all of Erie, brother David Purdue (Starr) of Macon, GA and sister Carroll Hopkins of Glen Burnie, MD. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends may call at Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. 459 East 12th Street, Erie, Pa 16503 on Saturday July 26, 2025, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:30 am with Bishop Clifton McNair officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. Online condolences may be sent to Davisgarrfuneralhome.com

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