Caitlin Marie Gladney Purcell, 35, of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, leaving her husband, two sons, relatives, friends and others who knew her mourning her loss.
Caitlin was born on October 17, 1990, and was a native of Lawrenceburg.
She was a homemaker and a woman of the Baptist faith, according to her obituary.
Her life centered strongly around her family, including her husband, Ethan Purcell, and their two sons, Owen and Aiden.
Remembering Caitlin Marie Gladney Purcell
Caitlin spent her life connected to Lawrenceburg and the people closest to her.
Her obituary remembers her primarily through her family relationships and the home life she built with her husband and children.
As a homemaker, Caitlin devoted much of her daily life to caring for her household and raising her sons.
For those who knew her personally, those everyday roles and family moments will likely remain among the most meaningful memories of her life.
Caitlin Purcell Cause of Death
The available obituary information confirms that Caitlin Marie Gladney Purcell died on October 1, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
However, a specific cause of death was not included in the obituary notice.
No illness, accident, medical emergency or other circumstance has been publicly identified as the cause of her passing.
Because of that, no assumption should be made about what led to her death unless additional information is released by her family, funeral home or another authorized source.
A Lawrenceburg Native
Caitlin was born and raised in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Her connection to the area continued throughout her life, and many of her surviving family members also remain connected to Lawrenceburg and nearby communities.
For families who live for many years in the same area, relationships often extend beyond immediate relatives to neighbors, church members, school connections and longtime family friends.
Caitlin’s passing therefore represents a loss felt not only within her household but also among people throughout the Lawrenceburg community who knew her and her family.
Caitlin’s Family
Caitlin is survived by her husband, Ethan Purcell of Lawrenceburg.
She is also survived by her two sons:
- Owen Purcell
- Aiden Purcell
Both sons are also of Lawrenceburg.
Her surviving family members additionally include her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jeff and Barbara Purcell of Lawrenceburg.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Peyton and Andrew Bell of Pulaski, Tennessee.
Other surviving relatives include her aunt, Mary Gunn of Lawrenceburg, and her uncle, Terence Perry and his wife Patti of Lebanon, Tennessee.
Her cousins include Jennifer Shouse, Joshua Shouse, Jacob Shouse and Kaitlyn Perry Hill.
Family Members Who Preceded Her in Death
Caitlin was preceded in death by her parents, Michael Gladney and Sherril Jean Perry Gladney.
Losing both parents before her own death formed part of Caitlin’s family history and makes the support of her surviving relatives especially meaningful during this period of grief.
Her family now faces the difficult task of mourning Caitlin while also preserving memories of the generations who came before her.
A Mother Remembered by Her Children
Among the most important relationships in Caitlin’s life were those with her two sons.
The loss of a mother at such a young age can have a lasting impact on children and the wider family.
For Owen and Aiden, family memories, photographs, stories and the support of relatives may become especially important as they continue to remember their mother in the years ahead.
Those personal memories remain private to the family, but they form a much larger part of Caitlin’s legacy than any public obituary can capture.
A Life of Faith
Caitlin’s obituary notes that she was of the Baptist faith.
For many families, faith becomes particularly important during periods of loss.
Religious belief, prayer and the support of church communities often provide comfort as families gather to mourn and remember a loved one.
Caitlin’s faith was one part of the identity reflected in her obituary and in the way her life is being remembered.
Funeral and Visitation Arrangements
Funeral arrangements for Caitlin are being handled by Neal Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg.
The family will receive friends on:
Sunday, October 4, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The visitation will take place at:
Neal Funeral Home
231 North Military Avenue
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
The gathering will allow relatives, friends and members of the community to offer condolences and support to Caitlin’s family.
Funeral Service
Funeral services will be held on:
Monday, October 5, 2026
1:00 p.m.
The service will also take place at Neal Funeral Home.
Tony Gordy will officiate.
Following the funeral service, Caitlin will be laid to rest at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.
The service and burial will provide family and friends with an opportunity to gather, remember Caitlin’s life and say goodbye.
Memorial Contributions
Caitlin’s family has suggested that memorial contributions be made to Juvenile Diabetes.
Memorial donations can provide a way for friends and community members to honor a loved one while supporting a cause that held significance for the family.
Anyone wishing to contribute should confirm donation details through the funeral home or family.
Lawrenceburg Community Mourns
The death of a 35-year-old mother can be especially difficult for a community.
At that age, much of life still appears to lie ahead.
Caitlin leaves behind a husband, children and extended family members who must now adjust to her absence.
Friends and relatives will remember different parts of her life: conversations, family gatherings, ordinary days at home and experiences shared over many years.
Those memories form the personal legacy that remains after her passing.
Remembering Caitlin Beyond Her Passing
An obituary can provide names, dates and funeral arrangements, but those details only tell part of a person’s story.
For Caitlin’s family, her life will be remembered through much more personal moments.
Her sons will remember their mother.
Her husband will remember the life they shared.
Extended relatives will remember family gatherings and years spent together.
Friends may remember conversations, laughter and moments that never appeared in any public record.
Those are the experiences that continue to give meaning to a life after someone is gone.
What Has Been Confirmed
Caitlin Marie Gladney Purcell was 35 years old.
She was born on October 17, 1990.
She was a native of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
She was a homemaker.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She died on October 1, 2026, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia.
She is survived by her husband, Ethan Purcell, and her two sons, Owen and Aiden.
Her funeral arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home.
What Has Not Been Publicly Disclosed
A specific cause of Caitlin’s death has not been released.
Her obituary does not identify an illness, accident or medical condition responsible for her passing.
Any online claim assigning a particular cause of death should therefore be treated cautiously unless it comes directly from her family, funeral provider or another authoritative source.
Final Farewell
As Caitlin’s family gathers for visitation and funeral services, attention will turn from the circumstances of her death to the life she lived.
Her husband, sons and extended family will carry forward memories of the woman they knew personally.
For the Lawrenceburg community, her passing is another reminder of how deeply the loss of a young parent can affect family and friends.
Caitlin Marie Gladney Purcell will be remembered as a wife, mother, daughter, relative and member of the Lawrenceburg community whose life ended far too soon.
Disclaimer
This article is based on verified obituary information published through Neal Funeral Home and current Lawrenceburg-area obituary listings.
Caitlin Marie Gladney Purcell’s age, date and place of death, family information and funeral arrangements have been publicly confirmed.
A specific cause of death has not been disclosed.
Any claims about illness, accident, medical complications or other circumstances should not be treated as confirmed unless released by her family, funeral home or another authorized source.