16 & Pregnant star wrote memorial for man whose death she's charged in
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MTV star Whitney Purvis, who appeared on the reality show 16 and Pregnant,  penned an emotional memorial for the man whose fatal drug overdose she was formally charged with on Monday.

Purvis, 33, took to the site of the funeral home which handled arrangements for John Mark Harris, a 37-year-old chef who authorities said Purvis provided deadly drugs to.

‘John mark, I hate that I found out what happened today and missed your funeral,’ Purvis wrote on the Henderson & Sons Funeral Home site March 3.

Purvis posted the message more than three months before she was arrested Monday in Floyd County, Georgia in connection with with involuntary manslaughter and distribution of a controlled substance, among other felony counts, TMZ reported Monday.

‘I wish I could’ve found out sooner and attended your celebration of life,’ the reality star said. 

Daily Mail has reached out to Purvis via Instagram for further comment on this story.  

MTV star Whitney Purvis, 33, who appeared on the reality show 16 and Pregnant, penned an emotional memorial for the man whose fatal drug overdose she was formally charged in on Monday. Pictured in her mug shot

MTV star Whitney Purvis, 33, who appeared on the reality show 16 and Pregnant, penned an emotional memorial for the man whose fatal drug overdose she was formally charged in on Monday. Pictured in her mug shot

John Mark Harris is a 37-year-old chef who tragically died as result of a drug overdose, authorities said

John Mark Harris is a 37-year-old chef who tragically died as result of a drug overdose, authorities said 

Purvis thanked her late confidante ‘for being such a great friend to me and always making me feel beautiful and cared for.’

Purvis said that her late friend had been a dear one, as they grew close over their passion for cooking: ‘We bonded over being chefs, our love of cooking and our struggle.’ 

She praised Harris for his candor and intelligence in their interactions over the years.  

‘I could tell you anything and you always knew what to say or give me your honest opinion and advice,’ Purvis said.

The MTV alum added ‘You’ve came to my rescue on many occasions and saved me over the years. 

‘I am so very thankful for the times we had together.’

Purvis – who’s also charged with use of a communication device to commit a felony involving controlled substances – said that she was dealing with serious emotional trauma over the loss of her friend.

‘My brain just can’t process this happened. I don’t want it to be true,’ she said.

Purvis was seen in a previous Instagram shot sporting purple hair and a matching jacket

Purvis was seen in a previous Instagram shot sporting purple hair and a matching jacket 

Purvis characterized her late friend as 'a truly good hearted, one of a kind man' who she would 'never forget'

Purvis characterized her late friend as ‘a truly good hearted, one of a kind man’ who she would ‘never forget’

Purvis listed off a number of things she associated with him that she would miss in the wake of her friend’s passing.

‘I’ll miss waking up to your silly messages and pictures you’d send me,’ she said. ‘I’ll miss marshal and lunchbox. I’ll miss your amazing cooking. I’ll miss snuggling on the couch watching tv with you.

‘I’ll miss sitting outside, smoking camel crush cigs w/ you how we talked about talked about life, gossiping and you telling me what movies/shows I need to watch next.’

Purvis characterized her late friend as ‘a truly good hearted, one of a kind man’ who she would ‘never forget.’ 

Purvis, who has more than 17,500 followers on Instagram, wrapped up in saying: ‘Rest in peace and my condolences to your family and friends. 

‘I pray they are able to find some kind of comfort during this tragic time. I love you forever, John Mark. Love, Whitney.’

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