Alice Purtlebaugh
February 25, 1930 ~ July 22, 2019
Alice Purtlebaugh, 89, of Columbus, died at 11:57 a.m. July 22, 2019, at Franciscan Health South Indianapolis.
Alice was born February 25, 1930, in Columbus, the daughter of Russell and Madalyn McNear Settles. She married Samuel Purtlebaugh October 22, 1955, and he preceded her in death August 25, 1999.
She was a member of the East Columbus United Methodist Church and had volunteered at the Senior Citizens Center.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2019, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Chaplain Elaine Clark officiating. Calling will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Survivors include her sons, Robert E. Drake of Hope and Gary (Sylvia) Drake of Brownstown and daughter, Nancy Wood of Winchester, Virginia; sisters, Mary Helen Phillips of Columbus, Ruth Virginia Doles of Zephyrhills, Florida, Emily Ann Mabe of Columbus and Barbara Jane VanZandt of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren, David Drake, Aaron Drake, Bryan Drake, Allison Drake, Ted Mitchell, Carmen Orndorft, Joyce Copeland and Jennifer Haggerty; 11 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel; brothers, Marion Robert Settles and Charles R. Settles and a sister, Evelyn Catherine Settles; and a grandchild, Rodney Drake.
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Bobby, Ally, and Ryan I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved her to death. She always called me Marcie. lol Her and Bruce both did. She will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all!
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What a sweet, sweet lady. She quickly became family to our family as we watched our moms face difficult obstacles as their bodies failed them. I loved how they looked out for one another. We will certainly miss her as we all grew to love her. Praying for peace for the family as I know Alice has found her forever home and everlasting peace.
Sending our condolences to Bob and family during this time. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy, David and Teri Baker
I’m so very sorry for your loss. She was always kind to me, and had a beautiful soul. Prayers and hugs for your family. Carmen Orndorff
till we see you again, Butch and Sylvia purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of Alice Purtlebaugh.
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A lady that changed my heart forever. May she rest in peace.
Bobby and family, I am so sorry about the death of your mom. I only heard wonderful things about her and I know she’ll be missed greatly. Please know that I’m thinking of your and praying for strength at this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
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I will always love you, Mom. ❤️