Vada Jewell Peavy Purvis Horne

Vada Jewell Peavy Purvis Horne, lovingly known as Mama Jewell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. She was born on October 17, 1941, in McRae, Georgia.

Mama Jewell will be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Vaughn (Sammy) of McRae, Lisa Yawn (Jimmy Cole) of Alamo, and Nancy Purvis of Alamo; her son, Alan Purvis of Alamo; and her brothers, Eric Peavy (Jule) of Michigan and Larry Peavy (Lori) of Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Her memory also lives on in her grandchildren, Dawn Mitchell (Alan), Krystal Mimbs (Steele), Julia Elizabeth Wiggins (Jae), Dustin Clements (CJ), Jordan Vaughn (Anjli), Jennifer Bridges (Stephen), Lorin Bledsoe (David), Logan Purvis, Jeremiah Purvis, and Abby Clarke (James). She was further blessed with great-grandchildren Noah Mitchell (Izzy), Aiden Mitchell, Samuel Abernathy, Katharine Abernathy, Aden Jones, Dixie Jones, Anya Mimbs, and Lylia Mimbs, as well as great-granddaughters Isabelle Purvis and Raelynn Purvis, and great great-grandson Avery Mitchell. The love she shared with her family will remain a lasting part of their lives.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Vada Irvin Peavy; her father, Nelson Avant Peavy; her husbands, Ray Purvis and Bobby Horne; her granddaughter, Lacey Amber Clements; her brothers, Ken Peavy and Monroe “Bunk” Peavy; and her sisters, Bunny White and Judy Friend.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Community Church of God, 103 Community Church Rd., McRae-Helena, Georgia 31037. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with burial at Alamo Memorial Cemetery.

Mama Jewell’s life is cherished in the hearts of her family, and her memory will continue to be carried forward by the many generations who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Church of God, 103 Community Church Road, Helena, GA 31037, or to the church or charity of your choice.