In December 1963, Purnell was established as a not-for-profit corporation by: Lytt Gould, President, Sis Gould, Secretary, Hap Johnson, Treasurer, and Ethel Stringfellow as the corporation's original Vice President.
Purnell, a non-profit organization, was founded in December 1963 by Lytt Gould (President), Sis Gould (Secretary), Hap Johnson (Treasurer), and Ethel Stringfellow (Vice President).