Claircy Purinton

Claircy Kathelene Gordon Purinton, 62, of Spartanburg, passed away on Friday evening, December 6, 2019, at her home. Born February 1, 1957 in Spartanburg, she was a daughter of the late James Rufus "Jimmy" Gordon and Blanche Yvonne "Bonnie" Bellamy Gordon. A longtime math teacher with Spartanburg School District 7 at McCracken Junior High School, Claircy was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Junior League of Spartanburg, the Ivy League Garden Club and was a Past President of the Debutante Club of Spartanburg. Claircy received her B.A. degree from the College of Charleston, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, and earned her M.Ed. degree from Converse College. Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Doug Purinton; her children, Bellamy Purinton of Charleston, SC and Wilson Purinton of Spartanburg: and her sister, Susannah Gordon White (Rev. John White) of Jackson, TN. The family will receive friends from 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 in the Perrin Room at First Presbyterian Church. A service to honor Claircy's life will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, conducted by the Rev. Tom Evans. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or to First Presbyterian Church Weekday School, 393 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Claircy Kathelene Purinton please visit our Sympathy Store.