Roma Purnell

September 16, 1962 - August 11, 2020

Roma Purnell was born Roma Delphine Berry on September 16, 1962 to Crawley and Mary Phyliss Berry in Chester, Pennsylvania. She peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Roma was a member and worshipped with the Chester Church of Christ. God blessed Roma with a gift of singing. She sang with the Christian Jubilee of which she contributed her melodious alto and tenor voice. Roma attended the local schools in Chester and graduated from Chester High School in 1980. She later attended Star Tech Institute where she successfully achieved her license in Cosmetology and was a hairdresser for 11+ years. She also worked in the healthcare industry doing private duty for 12 years. In April 1988, she married the love of her life Michael Purnell and their union lasted over 30 years. Roma had a heart of gold and possessed many talents. She enjoyed cooking, reading, having family gatherings (always having plenty of good food to eat), and she LOVED to shop! She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her family, who brought her such joy. Roma was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Her smile and sense of humor will surely be missed. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband Michael Purnell; daughter Tamika Rene`e; son Terrell Nathaniel; four grandchildren Alex`Zaundra Phyliss, AlexZia Alanda, Christian Jenai, Trey Mykel; father Crawley Jr.; mother Mary Phyliss; sister Sheila; brother Crawley III aka “Pay”: uncle Richard Carter, and a host of dear family members and friends. Prayerfully submitted, The Family