Carol Jean Purtee, 84, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at 4:08 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 16, 1942, to the late Howard Edward Phillips and Jean (Toppins) Phillips.

On June 30, 1962, Carol married Arthur Lewis Purtee in Springfield, Ohio and he survives, along with four children, Cindy Kay Purtee, Roger Alan Purtee, Tonya Sue (Alan) Pope, and Arthur Lewis (Brian Elliott) Purtee Jr.; five grandchildren, Alan Scott (Jamie) Pope II, Justin (Nicole) Pope, Margo Purtee, Ethan (Samantha) Pope, and Clint Kemp; 13 great grandchildren, Wesley (Kayla) Frilling, Deven Frilling, Cameron Pope, Ashlyn Pope, Sabastian Cotterman, Adalynn Calaway, Autumn Kemp, Kyegen Cotterman, Wyatt Kemp, Lettee Cotterman, Owen Pope, Quinn Pope, and Layne Pope; a great great grandchild on the way; a brother, Rick (Mary) Phillips; a sister-in-law, Linda Purtee; numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Tary Furrow, Bill Rhinehimer, and Mark and Karen Morris. In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by a son, Paul Ray Purtee; a great grandson, Knox Pope; a sister, Anita Hall; two brothers, Jim Phillips, and John Phillips; and her precious dogs, Heidi, Judy, Pepper, Susie, Jake, and JoJo.

Carol was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, NASCAR drivers #6 Mark Martin, and #12 Ryan Blaney. She loved Dachshund dogs, fishing at her home pond, camping, crossword and word search puzzles, bingo, 31, and playing cards with family. She especially cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held in Fairview Cemetery in Quincy, Ohio at the convenience of the family. Carol’s great grandson Kyegen Cotterman will serve as urn bearer.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Carol’s memory, to the Logan County Animal Shelter, 284 County Road 32 S., Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.

SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, DEGRAFF is honored to care for Carol’s family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or kind message with the family at www.sanfordfuneralhome.com.