Lynn was born on March 28, 1942 in Taylor to Welton and Marietta House. She had the privilege of growing up in a small-town community along with her older brother Welton Jr. She graduated from Taylor High School in 1960. Her senior class ring is now on display in the Duck Room Museum, “Once a Duck, always a Duck!”

Lynn married Tim Purcell on Sept. 13, 1976. They soon moved into Lynn’s beautiful childhood home on Meadow Lane where they hosted many gatherings for family and friends over the years. Lynn was an avid bridge player and spent many years attending Bible Study Fellowship.

Lynn loved working and managing her family-owned business, House Jewelry, for many years. She took pride in her knowledge of fine gemstones and her salesmanship skills. Upon her retirement from the jewelry business, she found her true passion of working with students with disabilities for Taylor ISD. She truly loved “her kids” and spent many a weekend helping out with Special Olympics.

Lynn was preceded in death by parents, Marietta and Welton House Sr., and her beloved husband Tim Purcell. She is survived by her brother, Welton House Jr. and his wife Lorrain; four sister-inlaw’s, Jan Bartlett; Wanda (Paul) Roberts; Sue (Harry) Nicholson; and Pam (Clay) Fuller; and 34 nieces and nephews; and many life-long friends.

A special heartfelt thank you to the S.P.J.S.T. Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center staff, who became her family during the last five years and the team of Gentiva Hospice who also touched her life this past year.

Service information will be published on the Providence Funeral Home website as it becomes available.