Mom of Whitney Purvis’ Alleged Victim Speaks Out: ‘So Heartbreaking’

Lisa Harris, the mother of the late John Mark Harris, is “glad” reality star Whitney Purvis was arrested in connection with her son’s death.

“She did this, and as a result, my son is dead,” Lisa told TMZ on Monday, July 7. Lisa added that she is “glad nobody else must go through this because of her actions.”

“The whole thing is so heartbreaking,” Lisa continued. “I feel sorry for her — not because she got arrested, but because her life got to a point of dealing drugs.”

Purvis, 33, was booked on Monday, July 7, and currently faces charges of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Purvis allegedly distributed tranq, a mixture of fentanyl and xylazine, to John Mark Harris, who died in March.

The reality star also appeared to leave a lengthy tribute to John Mark on an online obituary on March 3. “John Mark, I hate that I found out what happened today and missed your funeral. I wish I could’ve found out sooner and attended your celebration of life,” she wrote.

“Thank you for being such a great friend to me and always making me feel beautiful and cared for,” Purvis continued. “You’ve came to my rescue on many occasions and saved me over the years. We bonded over being chefs, our love of cooking and our struggles. I could tell you anything and you always knew what to say or give me your honest opinion and advice.”

The drug tranq allegedly caused John Mark to suffer an overdose.

“I don’t want it to be true,” Purvis also wrote. “I’ll miss sitting outside, smoking camel crush cigs w/ you … Most of all, I’ll miss you, a truly good hearted & one of a kind man, John Mark. I’ll never forget you. 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.”

Purvis’ arrest comes one month after the unexpected death of her 16-year-old son, Weston, whom she shared with ex Weston Gosa Sr.

“Life is so cruel and unfair,” Purvis wrote via Facebook soon after her son’s death. “I just don’t 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? I’m in disbelief, this cannot be happening. I don’t want it to be real. I would do anything just to hold him. Words just can’t describe the pain I am feeling.”