CHINA GROVE — Mrs. Jean White Purvis Troutman, 91, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at her home.
Mrs. Troutman was born Oct. 14, 1927, in Magherafelt, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. She was a daughter of the late William Purvis and Agnes Elizabeth Cooks Laughlin Purvis (Sissy).
After graduation from school, Jean joined the British Military Service, where she became a corporal with the Women’s Royal Army Corps, eventually being stationed in Berlin, Germany, where she met and married John Troutman (U.S. Army) in January 1955.
Jean had always been a caretaker in her lifetime and took care of numerous family members in their later years. She was also “Mama Jean” to many children who she kept in the home. Her love for each of them grew as she watched them grow and become adults. Many stopped by for visits and hugs over the years.
In addition to her husband, Jean is survived by her son, Neil Troutman of Wilmington; daughter, Shauna (Kevin) Wale, and granddaughter, Taylor, of Salisbury; sister, Sophia Boyle of Northern Ireland; special friends, Lizbeth Murph and Syliva Graham, who provided great care for Jean over these last months of her life; and numerous nieces and nephews in Ohio, Northern Ireland, England and New Zealand.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her brothers, Ernie and Archer Purvis; and sister, Sally Andrews.
A private graveside service will be held Monday, July 1, at Salisbury National Cemetery with chaplain Misty Baker officiating.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice for the love and care they showed to Mrs. Troutman over the last five months.
Memorials may be sent to the Humane Society of Rowan County, 112 West Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144; or charity of the donor’s choice.
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