Pearline

Davis-Purnell

Mrs. Pearline “Pearl” Davis-Purnell was born on July 20, 1955, in North Carrollton, Mississippi, to the late Ms. Margaret Davis.

Mrs. Pearl graduated from J. Z. George High School, Class of 1975, in North Carrollton, Mississippi. She later retired from Freedom Work Opportunities in Flushing, Michigan, after 25 years of dedicated service.

Mrs. Pearl accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at an early age and remained a faithful member of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church in Flint, Michigan, until her passing.

Mrs. Pearl was a natural-born nurturer who lovingly shared wisdom, encouragement, and heartfelt advice with her family and friends. Affectionately known by many as “Mama Pearl,” she had a warm and caring spirit. She enjoyed going to the casino, traveling, caregiving, and attending Frankie Beverly and Maze concerts.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 22 years, Mr. Andre B. Purnell Sr.; her sons, Mr. Maurice J. Davis of Warren, Michigan, and Mr. Andre B. (Nicole Ware) Purnell Jr. of Flint, Michigan; her grandchildren, Ms. Nylah Purnell and Mr. Andre B. Purnell III of Flint, Michigan; her sisters, Mrs. Gladys Wiley and Ms. Eula Cain of North Carrollton, Mississippi; her brother, Mr. Tommie Lee Davis of North Carrollton, Mississippi; her uncles, Mr. Ronald (Bridgette) Moore of Flint, Michigan, and Mr. Arvetta Moore of Swartz Creek, Michigan; her aunt, Mrs. Ruby (Otis) Smith of Flint, Michigan; her nieces, Casandra Wiley of North Carrollton, Mississippi, Margaret Davis of Flint, Michigan, Martina Wright-Knowles of Nashville, TN and Latina Wright-McKinney of Greenwood, MS; her nephews, Kevin Wiley and Cordarris Wiley of North Carrollton, Mississippi, Garlando (Monique) Cain and Orlando Cain of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Ebby Cain of Memphis, Tennessee; her cousins, Bertine Walls of Chicago, Illinois, Margaret Jackson of Memphis, Tennessee, and Lee Ross Shack of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; her goddaughter, Keisha (Glenn) Rose-Murray of Chicago, Illinois; her best friend, Stella Mae (Willie) Black of Westchester, Illinois; and a host of other family and friends.

Mrs. Pearl was preceded in death by her mother, Ms. Margaret Davis; her grandparents, Ms. Eveline Davis, Mr. Noah Moore, and Mrs. Julia Moore; her granddaughter, Ms. Amani Purnell; her brothers, Mr. Willie Roy Davis and Mr. Willie Earl Davis; her aunts, Ms. Vanessa Moore and Mrs. Alecia Moore; and her niece, Ms. Zelda Lewis.