Mrs. Pearline Johnson, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her residence.Mrs. Pearline Watts Johnson-Medley was a powerful prayer warrior with a gentle spirit and a loving heart that was as golden as it was strong. Beautiful and delicate in statue, dynamic in faith and courage, she was task-oriented and compassionate in all her endeavors. This exquisite flower was like a vivid purple flower with exploding blossoms of creativity, fine homestyle cooking and long-distance driving skills. She was born on February 26, 1943, to the Late Eugene and Inez Davis Watts. She was preceded in death by her husband’s James Johnson and Johnny Mack Medley of High Point, NC. As a sibling of Patricia Farabee Broadie and Ervin Eugene Watts. She was born in a Christian home. She loved to hear good preaching and singing around North Carolina, South Carolina and Virigina with her husband and her brother. She attended school in Randolph County and Guilford County. She was devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
She enjoyed singing praises to the Lord. She was a member of Friendship Holiness Church and later Mercy Outreach under the leadership of her cousin Pastor Addie Collins and Diane Barrino – Barber. She had worked for many years at the Hosiery Mills and later found her passion as a CNA in her own home health care business along with her Sister Pat. She enjoyed providing care for a variety of influential people in the High Point and Greensboro Area until her retirement.
Surviving to cherish her precious memories are two daughters that she raised as her own, Pamela Hough of Reseda, CA and her precious baby girl, Miracle Watts that she loved with all her heart; one brother, Ervin Watts of High Point, NC; two sisters, Alice Faye Watts and Patricia Farabee Broadie of High Point, NC; one grandson, Harry Deberry of Reseda, CA; five stepchildren, Johnnie Mae and Dehavia and Mack Jr. Medley; Josephine Council of High Point, NC and Priscilla Dula of Virginia; three nieces, Magaline Williams, Quona Watts, and a special niece/ daughter, Adrianne F. Everette; two special nephews, David Lee Watts and Vernon Farabee; two special great nieces, Aleesia (Lele) Everette, and Shemica Broadway; and a host of great nieces and nephews; Special friends, Angeline Mitchell of Alabama, Sheila P Latta of York, SC and Inell Barrette of Asheboro, NC, Gent and Robert of High Point NC; and a host of cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be held Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at United House of Grace & Mercy Church, 1306 Leonard Avenue. Interment will follow at Guil-Rand Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 until 1:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
Send flowers to the service of Mrs. Pearline Johnson
Josephine Council sent Sweet Moments for Mrs. Pearline Johnson - February 14, 2026
Brother David and Brother Irvin, We the members of Upper Room Baptist Church are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. May God's peace bind up your breaking heart. John 14:27 says "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." Remember, you are not alone in mourning; we are with you, keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
When God let you know to visit someone don't put it off love you Mrs pearline
When.God let you know.to visit someone. Don't put it off love you Mrs.pearline
An Angel has gotten her Wings 🙏🏾
Lifting your family in love and prayer. May the legacy of a beautiful life continue to shine through each of you, bringing comfort, strength, and quiet peace in the days ahead. With Love, Larry Barnes Sr.,Lori Barnes & Larry Barnes Jr.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family that God will comfort and strengthen you today and days ahead
Dear Auntie. I'm going to miss you very much I'm so greatful for the conversation we had and the time I was able to spend with you and I promise that I will continue to take care of miracle and to raise her into the woman that she is destined to be I love you always Mica
I pray God's peace and comfort for the family.
Condolences to Faye, Ervin and Patricia as you grieve the loss of our dear Sister Pearlene. She will truly be missed by so many of us.. She was a joy to talk to about just about any thing. She was just like a sister to me by our family connection. Sleep well dear Pearlene, for your race is over. I'll try not to cry, but I know that I will because I'll miss our talks from time to time. Earth's Loss is Heaven's Gain!🕊️ Magaline, Angela, Jacoa & Journee
Sorry for your loss
From your cousin Inell Barrett, My beloved cousin, I love you and I will miss you. Praying for sympathy for your family. Thanks for all the good times we had together. I thank God that we found each other.
My condolences to cousin Pearline's family
COUSIN PEARLINE WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST AND MOST FAITHFUL PEOPLE THAT I KNEW. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED AND ALWAYS REMEMBERED!!!
LOVE, HUGS AND KISSES FAMILY!!!
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.