HEATHSVILLE—Patricia Purcell Harding passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family who meant so much to her.
Pat was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Richard Wade Harding Sr., building a life centered around family, love and dedication.
She was an extremely hardworking woman who took great pride in caring for her family and her home. Her greatest joy was her children and the family she loved so dearly. Whether spending time with those she loved or tending to her flower beds, Pat found happiness in the simple things that made a house a home. She was a wonderful, loving mother whose dedication, strength and unconditional love will forever remain in the hearts of her family.
Pat is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard Wade Harding Sr.; her children, Richard Wade Harding Jr. and his wife, Nicole, and Warren Scott Harding and his wife, Katrina; her sister, Gail Purcell Thomasson; her grandchildren, Sebastian Matthew Harding and his wife, Jennifer, and Reagan Elizabeth Harding; and her great-grandson, Rhett Wilder Harding. She also leaves behind a family who will cherish her memory and the countless ways she touched their lives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frances Tarlton Purcell and Warren Woodrow Purcell; and her brother, George Tarlton Purcell. Her brother-in-law, Billy Thomasson, also preceded her in death.
Pat’s greatest legacy is the family she loved, the life she worked so hard to build and the memories she leaves behind. Though she will be deeply missed, her love will continue to bloom in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
A gathering to honor and remember the life of Patricia Purcell Harding will be held at a later date.
Currie Funeral Home LLC of Kilmarnock handled the arrangements.
