Amelia LeeElla Moman Purdy Majors

Amelia Lee Ella Moman Purdy Majors, age 92 of Fort Payne, died September 26, 2016 at Collinsville Nursing Home. Born in Albertville, Alabama on July 10, 1924 to Clara Norris Moman and Harvell Braswell Moman, she moved to Gadsden, Alabama at age 3 where she attended Gadsden City schools, graduating with honors in 1942 from Gadsden High School. She attended Mrs. Letcher’s Business School and enjoyed secretarial work in several business offices. In 1945, she married G.B. (Burt) Purdy, Jr. of Fort Payne and moved to Fort Payne. She and Burt enjoyed organizing and hosting tour groups to other countries and had the pleasure of hosting seven tours. After 33 years of a very happy marriage, Burt died of cancer on July 10, 1978. Amelia married James “Bill” Majors in May 1982. As a member of First United Methodist church, Amelia loved serving as the Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) Director over a span of 25 years. She was also very active in United Methodist Women, Women’s Circle Bible Study, Chapel Sunday School Class, Sub-District Youth Director, Camp Sumatanga, and a charter member of the Fort Payne Culture Club, recently given the honor of Member for Life. She was also a member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary for many years. As a dedicated leader, she served as president in many of these organizations. She also enjoyed being a member of Landmarks of Dekalb County. Amelia is survived by her husband, James “Bill” Majors; daughter, Claudia Purdy Weaver, both of Fort Payne; step-son, Mike Majors, Centre, AL; step-daughter, Ardith Majors Morgan, Southside, AL; grandson, Benjamin Purdy Weaver, Alabaster, AL; sister, Joanne Johnson Williams, Tyler, TX; sister-in-law, Barbara Dunn Purdy, Fort Payne, AL; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ann Sawyer and Bessie Likos Chirolis. Amelia is preceded in death by her parents, Clara N. Johnson, Pete Johnson, H.B. Moman; brothers, Sewell Moman, Hugh Lee Johnson; husband, Gordon “Burt” Purdy, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Fred Purdy, J. Paul Crow, and Robert Williams; sister-in-law, Betty Purdy Crow; nieces, Nancy Moman Thompson, Amanda Williams Miller, Meredith Johnson; nephews, Don Moman, Robert Pudy. Visitation will be Friday, September 30, 2016, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Fort Payne, Alabama in the Family Life Center. Funeral and celebration of Amelia’s life will be 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Rev. Ricky Smith, Rev. Lauil Thompson, and the Honorable Randall Cole officiating. A graveside service at Glenwood Cemetery will be held following the service. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, Fort Payne, Alabama.

Amelia LeeElla Moman Purdy Majors

July 10, 1924 - September 26, 2016