Pearl Ruby "Tump" Carter Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Pearl Ruby "Tump" Carter

Pearl Ruby Eggleston Carter, 94, of Riverside, CA, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024 surrounded by family in Richmond, VA. She was born November 28, 1929 in Martinsville, VA to the late Joe Pete and Annie Carter Eggleston.

Pearl Ruby, affectionally known as “Tump”, leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Alvin Carter (Dee Dee) of Raleigh, NC; Alex Carter (Martha) of Fontana, CA; two daughters, Colleen Hairston (Jesse) of Henrico, VA; Cheryl Carter of Riverside, CA; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Aundra Carter of Riverside, CA.

“Mother Carter” was a longstanding member of The Good News Community Church of Riverside, CA and First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member of the Galilee Mission Bible class. Pearl had a passion for service to the community and retired from the NAACP Daycare of Riverside, CA after many years of service.

The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 12 noon at The First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dwight Mack, Officiating and Rev. John F. Adams and Pastor Theodore Solomon, Eulogists. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service and the burial will follow in the Eggleston Family Cemetery, Kindsman Drive, Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church building fund, P.O. Box 3350, Martinsville, Va., 24115 or The Good News Community Church building fund (https://ppay.co/2o8Vm1ANYSI), Chicago Ave., Suite B-1, Riverside, CA 92507.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.

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Michael Ogden sent Red and White Floor Basket for Pearl Ruby "Tump" Carter - September 06, 2024

With heartfelt sympathy and love, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Wishing you peace and comfort.
With love,
Mike, Gabby, Linda, Donny, and Michele"

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Phyllis Garner sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Pearl Ruby "Tump" Carter - September 03, 2024

Rest in Peace Mother Pearl Love Sister Phyllis

Deepest condolences and prayers at this difficult Time,loving memories of your Mother will never be forgotten.Our hearts go out to family.LovedD Aunti Pearl(Eggleston-Hardy Family)

Our Condolences and Prayers For The Family of This Wonderful Servant of God Sis. Pearl, To The Carter and Eggleston Family May God Give You Strength. From Bobby and Mary Stockton and The Family of Lewis W. Taylor.

Colleen, your mom will be remembered as part of an amazing trio - Dine, Deet, and Tump. What sweet women! They made the Galilee Mission Bible Class a joy. We love and miss them! Thank you for bringing your mom to class. We are praying for you and your family. Dion Noel and Joan Ziglar.

Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leth & Marian Hairston

To Jesse and family. May your fond memories of your loved one sustain you and your family during this most difficult time. God Bless.
Co-worker, Edna Hardy

I have never known anyone who embodied the title "Mother" than Pearl. From the time I met her, she welcomed me into her family and always looked out for me as well as others as if we were her children. I will miss her generous spirit, loving wisdom, and beauty that she brought to this world. Rest well, you earned it and I hope someday to see you again. Robert

My condolences to the Carter family sorry for your loss.Alvin my classmate sending up prayers for the family.Susan Little Scales

My condolences to the family sorry for your loss.Sending prayers up for the family.Alvin so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.

My God keep You an The family Amen

Lizzie Rogers

May GOD keep You an your family Amen

Lizzie Rogers

Expressions of sympathy to the Carter family! To my dear friend "Colleen" and the rest of your family my heart aches for your loss. May the memories and the times you shared sustain your grief. Praying for your strength.
Colleen Hairston Fells, Ft. Washington, MD

TTo the family of Pearl Ruby (aka, Aunt Tump). I have an abundance of cherished memories of the lovely soul. My deepest sympathies to Colleen, Alvin, Cheryl, and Alex. May the love and memories of your mother forever dwell in your hearts. Rest peacefully, my dear Auntie.

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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