Pearlie Pelt Fussell Powell, age 86, of Rose Hill passed from her earthly life to her eternal rest on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from Brian Center of Wallace.

She was born July 30, 1924 in Wayne County and was the daughter of the late Lewis Henry and Lillie Mae James Pelt. She was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years and the father of her children, William Hubert Fussell who died in 1969. Later she married Ralph Coy Powell who died in 1985. Also remembered are her son, Hubert Earl Fussell who passed on May 5, 2011; her granddaughter, Cynthia Denise Fussell and 6 siblings.

Mrs. Powell was the last charter member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Wallace Post 9161 and a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

Leaving behind to cherish her memories are her sons, Lewis Joseph "Joe" Fussell and wife, Hazel and William Nathan Fussell, all of Teachey; daughters, Ella Mae Fussell Morrison and husband, Doug of New Bern, Joyce Fussell Teachey and husband, Joe of Teachey and Deborah Jane Fussell of Hampstead; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Fussell of Teachey and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with the Rev. Richard Phillips and the Reverend Andy Beard officiating.

Burial will follow in Fussell Family Cemetery, Teachey.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, one hour prior the service on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at the funeral home.

Pearlie was a devoted wife and caring mother, grandmother and friend. She was a hard worker and great cook. Her favorite pasttimes were fishing, feeding the squirrells and crocheting as her health permitted. Being a lover of music, Pearlie and her sister sang a variety of songs for a radio show for the public to enjoy. Pearlie will surely be missed, but memories of her will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

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