Linda 'Winnie' Joyce Thurston

Linda "Winnie" Joyce Thurston passed away August 9th, 2021, at her home in Purcell. Linda Perry was born the sixth of eleven children to Ernest Hayes Perry and Bessie Imittie Perry on March 5th, 1952. She grew up in Purcell and attended school there. Linda married Kenneth "Buster" Thurston Jr. on March 8th of 1970 in Purcell, and together they had three sons- Jerry, Micheal, and Johnathan. Linda was primarily a homemaker and loved caring for her family. She was a "mother to many", taking care of nieces, nephews, and eventually her grandchildren which brought her great joy and purpose in life. For a time, Linda was a custodian for Purcell Public Schools where she took great pride in her work. Linda loved to fish and had many wonderful times on the banks, pole in hand, with people she loved, rather she got a bite or not. Linda also enjoyed a good trip to the casino and listening to her collection of classic country CDs lovingly curated by her family. She will be missed deeply by those whose lives' she touched in this world. Linda was preceded in death by: Her Parents, Ernest and Bessie Perry; Her Husband, Kenneth Thurston Jr.; Her Brother, Ronald Joe Perry and her sister Marilyn Perry. She is Survived by: Her Children, Jerry Thurston and wife Belinda of Purcell, Micheal Thurston and wife Jessica of Purcell, And Johnathan Thurston and wife Ashley of Purcell; Her Brothers, Harold Ray Perry of Noble, Larry Dale Perry and wife Debbie of Purcell, Ernest Pascal Perry and wife Mary Lou of Slaughterville; Sisters, Theda Gail Deason of Purcell, Carolyn Kennedy and husband Charles of Washington, Shirley Marie Thompson and husband Burl of Lexington, Julie Diane O'Neal Smith and husband Carl, Janet Lynn O'Conner and husband Dennis, both of Lampassas, Texas; sister-in-law, Barbara Perry of Lexington; Thirteen Grandchildren, Mathew and wife Hannah, Andrew, Hailey, Natalie, Brody, Kylie, Aubrey, Brandon, Cadace, Hazel, Rayven, Destanie, and Kathlin. One great grandchild, Dewayne, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 16, 2021 at Little's Chapel. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed on our website, www.wilsonlittle.com and our Facebook page, Wilson Little.

Linda 'Winnie' Joyce Thurston

March 5, 1952 - August 9, 2021