Dorothea Dottie Ann Anne Leigh Purnell
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Dottie Anne, 68, died on April 18, 2020.
Mrs. Purnell was born on December 29, 1951 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Dorothy Leigh formerly of Clifton Heights, PA. She graduated from the East Stroudsburg University of PA with a degree in Philosophy in 1973. She married Thomas Purnell in 1995. The Purnell's moved to Roanoke, VA and eventually to Charlotte where Dottie worked in computer sales with several large corporations, traveling and training customers on technology products. Dottie was active in the Golden Retriever Rescue organization and operated a small dog day care facility in her home after retiring in 2012.
Mrs. Purnell is survived by her brothers, Joseph Leigh, Jr (Phyllis) and James Leigh (Barbara) and her beloved golden retriever, Copper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom.
She will be laid to rest beside her husband at St. Michaels of the Valley in Ligonier, PA. No services can be scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Golden Retriever Rescue Charlotte-GRRCC, PO Box 471931, Charlotte, NC 28247.
Online condolences may be left at www.heritagecares.com.