Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. | Valdosta, GA

Obituary For Hattie Pearl Fason Mobley 78

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. ~ Psalms 116:15

It is at this time, that the Harrington Funeral Home Inc; pause with the remaining loved ones left cherishing the precious memories of:

HATTIE PEARL MOBLEY to announce that the sunset of her life came on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Hattie Pearl Fason Mobley was an extraordinarily beloved and impactful mother, wife, sister, educator, and counselor to thousands.

She was born in Valdosta, Georgia in 1942 as one of Henry and Katie Mae Fason’s ten children. She matriculated through the Valdosta school system and attended Pinevale High School where she was a cheerleader and an actress in dramas and plays. She attended Savannah State College where she worked in the library while majoring in business education. While at Savannah State, she joined the Delta Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After her undergraduate studies, she went on to earn a master’s degree in business education from Florida A&M University and a master’s degree in counseling from Valdosta State University.

She married Thomas Carmichael Mobley of Madison, Florida in 1965 who was then a sergeant in the United States Air Force stationed at Fort Walton Beach, Florida. She began her teaching in Fort Walton Beach, and continued her teaching career in Miami after the family moved there. Soon after, daughter Veta Maria was born, followed five years later by son Cedric Demond. The family later moved back to Valdosta, and Pearl taught in the Lakeland, Moultrie, and Valdosta, Georgia school systems. She was a beloved business education teacher and later guidance counselor at Valdosta High School. It is perhaps at Valdosta High School where she had her greatest impact, guiding thousands of students through their academic schedules, tracking their progress, counseling them through challenges, and showing them how to reach their hopes and dreams. A longtime advisor for the PAMS Club (Personality, Appearance, Manners, and Scholarship) she believed that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed, and she demanded that everyone she loved give their best at all times.

Hattie Pearl grew up as an active member of First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was later an early member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. She was an active member of the Valdosta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she has served as an officer. She loved flowers and plants, and with her husband cultivated a yard so beautiful the Valdosta Daily Times named it “Yard of the Month.” She was a treasure to scores of classmates, sorority sisters, and lifetime friends. A surrogate mom to many, especially her nieces and nephews and the friends of her children, she was a fierce defender of her extended family and an unyielding champion of their aspirations. Her impact extends across the world, as her former students have used the values she taught them to build careers, raise solid families, and make a lasting and positive difference in their communities.

Her legacy lives on through her husband, Thomas Carmichael Mobley; daughter Dr. Veta Maria Mobley Johnson and son-in-law Roland Johnson of Tallahassee, FL; son Cedric Demond Mobley and daughter-in-law Jenill Jackson Mobley of McDonough, Georgia; grandson Jayland Alexander Johnson; sisters Grace Dudley, Catherine Fason, and Ruby Lee Washington; brothers and sisters-in-law Matthew Mobley, Mosely Lee Barfield, Dr. Ray and Donna Mobley, Jerry and Ann Mobley, Willie Mobley, and Frank and Ruby Mobley; and host of beloved nieces, nephews, special friends, and neighbors. Waiting to welcome her into Heaven are her father and mother, Henry and Katie Mae Fason; granddaughter Noelle Johnson; sisters and brothers-in-law Dorothy Mitchell (Henry), Ida Mae Smith (Johnny), and Velma Fason; and brothers James Fason, Isaiah Fason, Melvin Fason; and Johnny Fason; and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandparents and other family members.

A public viewing for Mrs Mobley will be held Saturday , February 20, 2021 from 9 AM - 8 PM from Harrington Funeral Home Inc.

Life Celebration Services will take place on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 1:00 PM from the Sunset Hill Cemetery - Valdosta, GA.

CDC COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced at all times, we will practice 6-feet social distancing and facial coverings are required.

Hattie’s exchange from time to eternity leaves behind everlasting memories of her precious family, we ask that you continue to pray God’s strength and comfort for each of them.

Final Care and Compassionate Services are being provided with love, care and uncompromising dignity to the Mobley and connected families, by the Home of the Morticians - HARRINGTON FUNERAL HOME INC.

Guest Book

I am blessed to have known your mother, my cousin, and to experience her grace, love and kindness. She has left a great legacy and a goal for all of us - to be selfless and share God's love in whatever our given assignments. I am praying that you will experience God's peace, love and comfort during this time and always. Love, Edna Scott

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I was sadden to hear of Pearl's demise. I share in your sadness. I hope you feel surrounded by much love. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs, with deepest sympathy and sincere condolences. Gone from ours sight, but never from our hearts. SIP Hattie Pearl 💔🤍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Delbra Thompson Telfort

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May the light of Christ shine bright over the Mobley Family to bring peace strength and comfort as you navigate this difficult time of losing dear Mama Pearl. She meant so much to so many. What an amazing life she led, touching the lives of generations of young people. We each carry in our hearts some life enhancing words of wisdom she gave so freely. Thank you for sharing her with us. I consider myself family too. 🐘❤️ Cynthia Capree Smith.

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Veta & Cedric's Mom lit up our lives with her smiles, wisdom, quip commentary, humor, and love she shared with and for us during visits to Tallahassee. Our memories with her will keep us smiling and appreciative of the time God gave us to absorb her amazing essence. Love Always Pam & Ernest Smith (and children Jaasiel, Jahleel, and Joshua)

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God sped for a friend. Comfort and support to Thomas, Veta and cedric. Samuel M James

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My sincerest condolences to the family. Hattie Pearl was a wonderful person whom was very soft spoken full of wisdom and encouragement I will miss her lovely smile. May she rest peace in the arms of our Lord. Love you always the Sirmans/Harris family.

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So many memories....Mrs. Mobley was that neighborhood mom that gave me many talks, guidance, gifts, encouragement and loved me like one of her own children. It was an awesome life to be able to walk right across the street and not be afraid to talk to you. You were indeed an amazing woman and will be truly missed. Rest in God's arms. Chastity Reese Sullivan

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Your impact and inspiration to so many will continue and be cherished forever. Rest in Heaven Mrs. Mobley. Prayers of peace and comfort for the family. Steve Everson and family

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Thank you for making up part of your extended family. We have been blessed to know you through Veta and Roland. Dr. Cyneetha Strong Duckworth and Rod Duckworth

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We are thankful to the Lord for the life of one our most dedicated, determined and ever mindful fellow Alumni. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Mrs Hattie Pearl Mobley's Family. The Greater Albany Area National Alumni Association of Savannah State University. Henry Lee Everson PE President

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Prayers are extended to the family of our beautiful sorority sister. The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority mourn your loss and extend our sincere sympathy to your family. Wanda Todd

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Rest in heaven, Aunt Pearl. May God strengthen and comfort the family during this time. Kim RobinsonBass and family

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I only got too see Mrs. Mobley during FAMU's Homecoming. She always welcomed me and my son with open arms. I felt like one of the family and I enjoyed just listening to her talk. She will truly be missed. May God bless and strengthen the family during this difficult time.

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So thankful to the Lord for Blessing us to know Mrs Mobley. My Wife and I will forever remember her and her Family. Mat the Lord Continue to Rest & Receive her Soul. With our prayers, love & deepest sympathy. Henry Lee & Dorothy D Everson & Families.

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Rest on my "Inspiration" I will always remember what you taught us growing up. I will never forget you. Always Brenda Berry Hardy. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

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With sympathy and prayers for the family. Don & Lee Barron

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Rest well Hattie Pearl you're protected because you're in God's hands

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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