Martha Jane (Purvis) Stovall

Martha Jane Purvis Stovall, 78, of Alamo, died Wednesday, May 19, following a lengthy illness.  Visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00P.M., Saturday, May 22, at Vaughn Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 3:30P.M., at Alamo Memorial Cemetery.

A native and lifelong resident of Wheeler County, Mrs. Stovall was the daughter of the late Elbert B. and Mattie White Purvis.  She was a member of Alamo First Baptist Church and for many years was a sewing machine operator with Oxford of Alamo.  Mrs. Stovall was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Stovall Young.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Clinton Stovall; son-in-law, Tony (Darlene) Young; brothers, Don (Mildred) Purvis and Tommy (Frances) Purvis; grandson, Tyler Young; and several nieces and nephews, including Tammy (Tim) White and Rusty Purvis.

Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the church of your choosing, Alzheimer's Association, 886 Mulberry St., Macon, GA 31201 or to Community Hospice, 904 Mt. Vernon Rd., Vidalia, GA 30474.