On Sunday, January 29, 2023, Pearl Marie Ramsey, 78, of Rocky Mount, VA, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal rest at her residence. She was born January 14, 1945, to the late Pearl Edith Ramsey and the late Willie Mack Ramsey.
Pearl was a Graduate of Lee M. Ward School, Hampton University and University of Connecticut. She was an Elementary School teacher for Norwalk Public Education. Pearl loved singing, and directing choir. She was VBS Coordinator, Advisor to Tutorial Program for Bethel A.M.E, and work with Bulletin Board and Marquee Designer. Pearl was a member of Bethel A.M.E Church, Rocky Mt. VA, Mount Zion Baptist, Norwalk, Conn., a member of Serendipity Chorale, and Phyllis Wheatley Literary Society.
Those left to cherish her memory include two sisters, Lula Catherine Ramsey (late Romo Smith) Mae Roy Ramsey; eight nieces, Robin M. Hopkins, Maya M. Simmons all of Rocky Mount, VA; Regina M. Ramsey (late Anthony J.), Anthony J. (TJ) , Rececca Nicole Ramsey; and Britney Renee Ramsey (Issac A.) all of Virginia Beach, VA; Shardonia B. Paguada ( Mila, Trinity, and Elias) Arronia R. Smith(Brielle) and Catria (Aasha) and one nephew, Arron Romo Smith all of Columbus, Ohio; partner, Robert L. Hairston of Rocky Mount, VA; special family friend, Joe A. Menefee of Ferrum, Virginia; her extended family, Robert L. Hairston (Devon and May), Sarah Wheeler and Robert Scott Hairston and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 Noon at Pigg River Baptist Association Building, Rocky Mt. VA, with Presiding Elder Samuel E. Heyward III. Burial will follow at Byrd View Cemetery, 340 Byrd Ln., Rocky Mt. VA. Viewing will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home, 395 Donald Ave., Rocky Mt. VA.
To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook.
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