PARSONS, Pearl

Pearl Parsons, 90, of Willcox, AZ died June 8, 2007 under the loving care at the Northern Cochise Nursing Home in Willcox where she received the greatest care anyone could ask for. Pearl was born in Maud, OK on November 28, 1916. She moved to Willcox from Mesa, AZ in 1962 with her husband Lawrence whom she married in Konawa, OK on September 18, 1933. Pearl was a homemaker, farmers wife, was a 50 year member of the Stewart Homemakers Club, an avid bowler, worked concessions at many auctions, a quilter, enjoyed sporting events and games, the casino's and was a loving extraordinary grandma. Survivors include her sons: Jackie (Rena) of Mesa and Ronnie (Kathy) of Waldport, OR and her daughter, Carol (Ken) Dunagan of Willcox along with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters: Billie Wheaton, Barbara Wardrobe and Mary McKie all of California and her brother, Irving Bratcher of California. Preceding her in death was her husband, Lawrence, sons: Michael and Verl Parsons; her parents Thomas Matthew and Dovie (Wheeler) Bratcher; 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation and Funeral Services were at Westlawn Chapel. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Northern Cochise Nursing Home, 901 W. Rex Allen Dr., Willcox, AZ 85643 or the American Diabetes Assoc., 6339 E. Speedway, ST 103, Tucson, AZ 85710. Services under the direction of Westlawn Chapel, Mortuary & Crematorium of Willcox, AZ 520-384-2413 Published in the East Valley Tribune on 6/12/2007.