16 & Pregnant star wrote memorial for man whose death she's charged in
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MTV star Whitney Purvis, known for her role on 16 and Pregnant, wrote an emotional tribute to the man whose February 17 fatal drug overdose resulted in her being formally charged on Monday.

On March 3, Purvis, 33, visited the funeral home website handling arrangements for John Mark Harris, a 37-year-old chef. Authorities reported that Purvis supplied the lethal drugs that led to his untimely death. 

‘John Mark, I hate that I only learned about what happened today and missed your funeral,’ Purvis posted on the Henderson & Sons Funeral Home site. ‘I wish I could’ve found out earlier and joined your celebration of life.’

The MTV star 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.

Purvis ‘distributed a substance presented as “Tranq,” commonly known as Xylazine and Fentanyl, to the victim, which directly contributed in the victim’s death due to a toxic overdose,’ law enforcement officials said in an arrest affidavit reviewed by People

It’s been an awful year for Purvis, who would later pen an emotional memorial for her son Weston following his death at the age of 16 on June 2; 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.’ 

Harris had been employed as a chef at Barnsley Gardens, a popular North Georgia resort

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,’ she said. ‘I don’t want it to be true.’

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 Harris that she would miss in the wake of his 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 has more than 17,500 followers on Instagram

Purvis has more than 17,500 followers on Instagram 

Purvis spoke on social media about how she was understandably struggling in the wake of her son Weston's unexpected passing last month

Purvis spoke on social media about how she was understandably struggling in the wake of her son Weston’s unexpected passing last month

The grieving parent asked her social media acquaintances, 'How do you go on in life after losing a child?'

The grieving parent asked her social media acquaintances, ‘How do you go on in life after losing a child?’

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.’

Following the death of her son last month, Purvis spoke on social media about how she was understandably struggling in the wake of her child’s unexpected passing.

‘This is so hard to write,’ Purvis said. ‘My beautiful son, Weston has passed away. He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair. I just dont understand.

‘Oh my baby is gone and I don’t know what to do with myself. He was so perfect. This is really my worst nightmare come true. 

‘How do you go on in life after losing a child? ‘

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