Kathy Denise Purcell, age 59, of Knoxville passed away November 26, 2016. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and devout Christian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Scott Purcell III; father, David Byrd; and mother, Joan Perry. She is survived by son, Robert Scott Purcell IV, and wife Whitney; daughter, Donna Denise Purcell, and fiancé Joe Richardson; grandchildren, Kaitlin Denise Purcell, Robert Scott Purcell V, Keegan James Purcell, and Hannah Nicole Purcell; and special cousin Pam Davenport. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Saturday at Unity Baptist Church, with memorial service to follow at 8pm, with Rev. Joseph Burnett officiating. Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel in charge of arrangements.