Jackie Hinson Purgason, age 52 of Calhoun, GA passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012. She was born in Nash County, on December 13, 1959, daughter of Heath Hinson and the late Doris Black.

Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Lee Purgason, Jr.; a son, Austin Purgason of Banner Elk, NC; a daughter, Meri Kate Purgason of Atlanta, GA; brothers, Eric Hinson of Bowling Green, VA, Bennett Hinson of Benson, Bryan Hinson of Charlotte, Kenneth Hinson of Miami, FL, Ronald Hinson of Charlotte, and Alan Hinson of Riley; a sister, Margaret Hinson of Raleigh; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Jackie Hinson Purgason was held Sunday, October 7 at 4 p.m. from the Calhoun Church of Christ.

In addition, Rock Creek Baptist Church in  Nashville will hold a memorial service to celebrate the life of Jackie Hinson Purgason, daughter of Heath Hinson, of Nashville, on Sunday, October 28 at 2:30 p.m.