Gretna…….Wanda Irby Purdy, age 69 of Gretna passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born April 2, 1956 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Harry Pete Irby and Betty Brooks Irby. She was predeceased by her husband, Mark Wayne Purdy.  Mrs. Purdy retired from Ennis Business Forms; and she loved her cats and antiquing.

She is survived by one daughter, Liz and Nick of Charlottesville; three brothers, Dale Irby and wife, Jerrea of Hurt, Ricky Irby and wife, Norina of California and Marke Irby and wife, Amy of Williamsburg; one sister, Tammy Hubbard and husband, Mark of Martinsville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Ian Rigney.  Burial will follow in Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.