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What a homecoming in heaven on Monday, September 3, 2018, as Barbara Young Purdy entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ and was reunited with her heavenly mother and father, precious nephew, Sean Lawson Young, and many other loved ones.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, September 6, at Immanuel Friends Church, 502 S. Fieldcrest Road in Eden, with burial to follow in Danview Cemetery.  There will be no formal visitation, however, family will receive friends at the home, 331 Shannon Drive.

Born in Draper, NC on October 13, 1940 to the late Johnny and Charlene Young, Barbara, known to most as "Bebe", was a homemaker whose greatest joy was her rare and amazing marriage to her Godly husband of 53 years; being mother to her daughters, Anita and Melissa, and the privilege she felt being "Bebe" to McKenley, Bryce, and Bethany.  Her never-ending prayer, love, and guidance allowed for the rich blessings and many answered prayers her family received.  Losing her mother when she was 16, she thanked God everyday for the blessing of watching her children and grandchildren grow up.  She was ready and willing to help anyone.  Her never-ending strength and selflessness allowed her to help more people and touch more lives than we will ever know.  Her church and church family were so important to her and most of her happiest times were spent serving her Lord in the church.  Her greatest joy was when she was in God's house.  Raising her sweet little hands while praising Him, many times the congregation heard her say "I'm going up!" because His presence was so strong in her.  

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Purdy, of the home;  two daughters, Anita Wallace and husband, Barry of Reidsville and Melissa Burroughs and husband, Tim of Stoneville;  her three grandchildren, McKenley Wallace, Bryce Burroughs and wife, Libby, and Bethany Burroughs;  and brother, Donald Young of Daleville, VA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Friends Church, 502 S. Fieldcrest Road, Eden, NC  27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com