Levine Hersey

June 11, 1918 - February 27, 2016

Mrs. Levine Purvis Hersey, age 97, of Douglas passed away Saturday evening, February 27, 2016, at her residence, following a short illness. She was born June 11, 1918 to the late Orrian Purvis and the late Elizabeth Leavens Purvis. Mrs. Hersey, a native of Coffee County, was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Fisher Hersey, a Son, Orrian Hersey, and a Daughter, Lizzia Sapp. Mrs. Hersey was a member of the Wesley Chapel Church. Survivors include: 3 Children: Regina (Rev. Charles) Williams, and Cherry (Clinton) Batten, all of Pearson, Ga., and Kenneth (Sandye) Hersey of Douglas, Ga.; 2 Sister-In-Laws: Montene M. Hersey of Bonaire, Ga., and Louise Hutcheson of Palatka, Florida.; 17 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, and 36 Great Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016, at 10:00 A. M., at the Wesley Chapel Church, with Rev. Harold Barnes, Rev. David Rowe officiating. The Interment followed in the were held in the Royals Cemetery, with Rev. Charles Williams in charge of the committal services. Active Pallbearers were: Wesley Sapp, Shane Hersey, Stephen Batten, Joe Hersey, Jamie Hersey, John Hersey, Chuckie Williams, Mark Williams, and Tim Williams. Honorary Pallbearers were: Nerle Batten, Clinton Batten, John Edward Hersey, Cecil Newell, David Hersey, Rev. Jerry Newell, Paul Hersey, Edwin Hersey, Rev. Glenn Fussell, and Russell Batten. Musical Selections, “It Is Love”, “He’ll Hold My Hand”, and “Amazing Grace”, were presented by Synda Carver, Trish Gillis, and Wendy Spikes, at the Piano. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.