In the small town of Thornton, Arkansas, the community mourned the loss of Teena Rene Purvis Hughes, a 55-year-old woman who passed away at her home on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Born in Houston, Texas, on October 18, 1959, she was a daughter to the late Millage Wesley Purvis, Jr. and Wanda Zenobia Spear Purvis.
Teena was a beloved mother, sister, and aunt.
She is survived by her daughter, Julia Hughes of Manvel, Texas; a brother, James Purvis and his wife Belinda of Crosby, Texas; and a sister, Connie Blue and her husband Mark Taylor of Manvel, Texas. She also leaves behind nieces Tabitha Blue and Kayla Purvis, and nephews Jeffery Blue and Michael Purvis, as well as three great-nephews and one great-niece.
Details regarding the circumstances of Teena Hughes' death have not been publicly released. Online sources and official reports do not indicate any foul play, and there is no information available regarding any arrests or suspects in connection with her passing. Her family announced that a memorial service would be held at a later date to honor her memory.
