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Mary Pearl Satterfield Dalton

07/04/1933 - 01/08/2022

Obituary For Mary Pearl Satterfield Dalton

Mary Pearl Satterfield Dalton, 88, of Walnut Cove, NC passed January 08,2022. Public viewing will be held 1:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Perry- Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 23,2022 at the Withers Chapel Church, Pine Hall, NC. with the funeral service beginning at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, as silence engulfed her room, God spoke in a soft voice and said, “Mary, you told me you missed your husband and you were ready to be with Me. Come on up here Mary because I’m ready for you.” And in the twinkle of an eye, Mary Pearl Satterfield Dalton took her last breath and ascended. Her work here was done; she finished her race and proclaimed victory!

Mary Pearl, known to many as Mae Pearl or simply as Granny, was born on July 4, 1933 in Stokes County, North Carolina to Rusher Satterfield and Odessa Goolsby Satterfield. She was preceded in death by her loving parents; the love of her life, her beloved husband of 71 years, Frank D. Dalton, Sr.; and her 3 brothers, Rusher Satterfield, Jr., James S. Satterfield, and Michael O. Satterfield.

Mary Pearl had a green thumb, everything she planted thrived. Her magic didn’t just apply to plants; she loved, nourished, and supported her family, her extended family, and others. For all practical purposes, Mary Pearl was a nurse. She cared for her parents as their health failed; her brothers, Michael and Sherman, and father-in-law, John Dalton, spent some of their final days in her home so that she and her husband could care for them. Mary Pearl was a second Mom to several nieces and nephews; several of her grandchildren (they know who they are) preferred staying with Granny over their own homes!

Mary Pearl’s love for her children knew no limits. She sacrificed and went without so that they could have whatever they needed. They didn’t leave home until she was sure their tummies were full, their clothes were neat and clean, and their hair was just right. Mary Pearl loved the Lord and was a life-long member of Withers Chapel Church. She made sure that her children knew the Lord too. Sunday school and church service were weekly requirements.

Mary Pearl attended elementary school in Stokes County and high school in Rockingham County. She was a full-time homemaker until her youngest child was old enough to attend school. She then worked in textile factories in Walnut Cove and Madison, NC making lifelong friends wherever she went. Mary Pearl was also an entrepreneur, serving as the “Avon Lady” throughout the community for several years.

Mary Pearl leaves behind to cherish her memory 5 children: Anthony E. Dalton (Sandra, Deceased) of Walnut Cove, NC; Rodessa D. Mitchell (Doug, Deceased) of Kernersville, NC; Cynthia D. Robertson of Brown Summit, NC; Cassandra D. Graves (Jaffa) of Greensboro, NC; and Frank D. Dalton, Jr. of Landover, MD; and Son-In-Love, Curtis Gibson (Betty) of Walnut Cove, NC. Mary Pearl was blessed with the love of 13 Grandchildren, 27 Great-Grandchildren, and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren. Also left to mourn are 2 sisters: Loretta Smith (James) of Belews Creek, NC and Portia Satterfield of Kernersville, NC; Brothers-In-Law: Albert Dalton (Joann) of Winston-Salem, and Delbert Duckins of Toledo, OH; Sisters-In Law: Alice McNeil (Herman) of Landover Hills, MD, Betty Ruth Jackson (Ronald) of Toledo, OH, and Ida Dalton of Stokesdale, NC; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.


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She was a wonder person to have known for the last 7 years. I enjoyed her and her husband as patient in our clinic. They both will be truly missed. Will continue to pray for the family. Nurse Ivercina (Cina)S at University Internal Medicine with Dr. O'Brien.

One of my favorite memories was coming to see Uncle Frank and Aunt Mae Pearl. It ended up being a family reunion every time!! We saw Uncle Albert's family, Tony's family and Uncle Buck! I am so blessed to be part of this family legacy! For we know to be absent from the body is to be present with Christ! Praying for all of my cousins! We love you!!! ❤️❤️

My deepest condolences to the Dalton Family.My GOD continue to BLESS You All. I love you. Yvonne Galloway.

To the Family of Mary Pearl Satterfield Dalton: Our hearts are sadden to hear of the passing of your loved one. She was loved by you and many others. She will be missed, the beautiful memories will always be with you. May God bless and comfort you during this time of loss. You all have our deepest sympathy and prayers. With love, The Morehead Family--Mary, Karen, Jamie and Robbie

To Anthony and the Dalton Family: We, the former London High School Classmates of Mr. Anthony Dalton, extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Dalton family in the loss of your beloved mother. May you find solace in your most precious and treasured memories that will always keep your loved one alive in your heart. ~Former London High School Classmates, Class of 1969: "The Sixty-Niners"

Sorry for your loss. I pray God will continue to strengthen you all in one of the most toughest seasons!Love Elaine Simmons..

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all at your time of sorrow. From the Greater Grace Temple Holiness Church Family, Bishop Bobby Ray Simmons is Pastor...

Looking so much like my family. Aunt Odessa Satterfield.Praying for the family. Derrick keep your head up and keep smiling.

Praying for the family in your time of need, May God bless you.

LaShundra Hairston Goodwin

Your Zion Hill United Methodist Church Family send our condolences on the passing of Mrs. May Pearl. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and Prayers. We love you all much! She will truly be missed by all of us. Blessings! Rev. Linda Dale Moore

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

Perry-Spencer Madison | NC

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