Mary Helen Purinton

Mary Helen Purinton, age 88, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020. She was born in East Orange, NJ on March 13, 1932, to Grover and Florence Williamson. She attended the Pratt Institute in New York City, NY where she received a degree in Interior Design.  While she loved design, she also loved the outdoors and was a rancher for 43 years.  She also obtained her private pilots license in 1968.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Purinton; and youngest son, Clifford B. Garland.
Mary is survived by son, Peter Garland of Dayton, OH; daughter, Leslie Garland of Albuquerque, NM; and granddaughter, Sarah Anne Whitehead of Winter Garden.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Mary's honor to either St. Chad’s Episcopal Church of Albuquerque (https://www.stchadsabq.org) or Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches (http://www.youthranches.org). Mary will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-821-0010