Star Peggy Illene Davidson-Purkey

Star Peggy Illene Davidson-Purkey age 56, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend completed her long courageous battle with cancer on August 24, 2010 at 1:56 a.m. Star will be forever remembered by her quiet humor, steadfast heart and unwavering faith and trust in the Lord. Star was born in Batesville, Arkansas moved at a young age to Brazoria, Texas and later settled with her husband in Maryville, Tennessee. Star was a loyal employee of Denso. In her free time she pursued her passions for family, friends, her pets and art. She also loved to paint having canvases that can easily rival any gallery. Star spoke publicly for the rights of battered women and children, volunteered with several organizations and was known to be able to find a loving home for any animal ever brought to her. Star was preceded in death by: Grandparents, Vernie and Obie Davidson; Mother, Barbara Henry; Brother, John 'Bo' Henry II.She is survived by: Devoted Husband of 31 years, Charles E. Purkey; Daughter, Dawn D. Shepard & husband Ben; Beloved Grandson, Charles Leigh Benton; Parents, Zenus 'Z.T.' Davidson & Rose Davidson; Brother, Tharell Davidson & wife Densie; Brother, Tim Davidson and wife Anne; Sister, Tonya Cooley and husband Marlin; Sister, Joyce Foley and husband Gerald and a host of dearly loved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends young and old.Family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 at Dotson Memorial Baptist Church in Maryville, Tennessee with funeral service to follow with Rev. Dale Ellenburg officiating. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, Tennessee. A second funeral service will be held Sunday, August 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville, Arkansas with James Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery located at Banner. Local arrangements are by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.Pallbearers will be Kevin Altom, Jarrett Cousins, Wesley Winkle, Brandle Davidson, Sean Robertson, Curtis Nicholson, Stacy Calhoun and Courtney Davis.Honorary pallbearers are Glenn Robbins, Clint Davidson and Ronnie Cousins.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Dotson Memorial Baptist Church Youth Fund, 814 Dotson Memorial Drive, Maryville, TN 37801.