Hazel B Crump Purvis, age 86, of Mt. Sterling, KY, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Mt. Sterling Health & Rehab.  Hazel was born August 16, 1939, in Bath County to the late Taylor and Betsy Barber Crump.  She was the widow of Bascom Gudgell Purvis. Hazel dedicated her life to the care of her ever-growing family and also as a nurse’s aid at Marion General Hospital.  She was of the Christian faith. 

Hazel is survived by 2 daughters: Audrey Weitsch of Lexington and Sharon (Danny) Updike of Mt. Sterling; 1 son-Chad Purvis of Mt. Sterling; 6 grandchildren: Kevin Schenk, Craig Schenk, Jessica Becraft, Jason Fair, Christina Updike and Daniel Updike; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 1 sister-Lena (Dick) Haley of Andrews, Indiana; 1 brother-Robert Crump of Morehead.

Other than her parents and husband, Hazel was preceded in death by 1 son-Gary Purvis; 1 daughter-Angela Crouch; 3 brothers: Gene Crump, Ewell Crump, Howard Crump; 2 sisters: Lucille Crump and Geneva Richmond.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1st, at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.  Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m.  Officiating will be Sean Bailey.

Burial to follow at Longview Cemetery, Bethel, KY.

Pallbearers: Kevin Schenk, Craig Schenk, Jason Fair, Daniel Updike, Greg Becraft, Cameron Marino, Caleb Marino.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY  40353