It is with profound sadness to share the passing of Nancy Josephine Purcell on October 21, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born in St. Louis, MO on August 5, 1938. Nancy died peacefully at home.

Nancy is a graduate of Incarnate Word High School. Following high school graduation, she worked for the Coca Cola company and a local St. Louis radio station. In 1966, Nancy met the love of her life, Ronald, while on a ski trip and married him later that year. Together, they opened up multiple retail businesses in the local area and raised a family.

She is survived by her two children: Captain Christopher Purcell, USN (Amy), and Jennifer Purcell Bobrowski (Joseph). Above all, Nancy was the best Meemaw to Michael Bobrowski (18), Catherine Bobrowski (17), Connor Purcell (16), Aaron Purcell (14), and Sarah Purcell (9). She was the beloved sister in law to Edward Purcell (Laura), Frank Purcell (Sandra), Martha Purcell Fox (Gale), and Mark Purcell (Betty). She was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 59 years, Ronald Purcell, and her brother Robert Hummel (Donna).

Services:  Visitation at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 530 Mason Road, Creve Coeur, Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m.  Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Monday, November 3 at 11:00 a.m.  As a service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.