Contributions to the tribute of Elaine Yvonne Purchase

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Saturday, September 15, 2018

Elaine was the first friend I had in Florida. We met on the playground in Gulfport. Noval and Daryl stated playing together like they had always been friends. This friendship has lasted to this day. When Daryl would go down the spiral beach slide, he would say, “Mom, look at me!” Elaine would always say, “I’m looking,” in a very kind voice. I liked her immediately. When we were talking, we found our boys had the same birthday and her name was the same as my daughter’s. After that day, we always celebrated the boy’s birthdays together. Elaine and Roy took us to so many places here in Florida that we had never seen. They took us to just about ever park around here. Elaine and I would take turns making our picnic lunches to take on these excursions. We also often had dinner at each other’s houses – especially on holidays. Elaine was a wonderful cook and the best housekeeper I’ve ever known. – Later, after our children were grown, Roy, Elaine, Noval and I often went out to dinner together. Daryl, you have been such a wonderful, caring son. No one could have done more for his parents and I thank you for bringing Elaine to see me, and for putting her on the phone when you and I talked. I loved her and I will miss her. Pam

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Nodal Smith, Jr. posted a condolence

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Daryl, what a great tribute to two amazing folks. Your family enriched my life in so many ways. Your folks were great friends to mine and we made so many great memories. Continuing to pray for your heart to heal. Hope you're having (or had) a great time in the mountains. Noval

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

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Elaine Gibson posted a condolence

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Daryl, I am so sorry about your Mom, but what a wonderful tribute to hers and your dad’s lives! You (as I and Noval) were lucky to have been raised in such loving and supportive homes. And they, in turn, were lucky to have such a dedicated and grateful son. My memories of our families spending time together down through the years are happy ones. I know Mom was grateful to meet Elaine when they moved to Gulfport from up north in the same year. I think Elaine was probably the first friend Mom made down here. I remember Mom telling me that she liked Elaine immediately, in part due to the fact that she was so attentive and good to you! May all the wonderful memories help you get through one of life’s toughest journeys. I know that your mom and dad are happy to be together again, and knowing that might make the loss easier to bear. Love, Elaine

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

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Tuesday, August 7, 2018

In loving memory of

Elaine

1923 - 2018

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