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Obituary For MRS. PEARL LEE BLOUNT
Pearl Lee Blount was the 5th child of the late Eugene and Edna Lee. She was born May 8, 1945 in Anson County, North Carolina.
She confessed Christ as her personal savior at an early age and joined West Rocky Ford Missionary Baptist Church in Wadesboro, NC. She later joined First Baptist Church in Ansonville to be with her husband, who was the pastor. She received her formal education in the public schools of Anson County and graduated from JR Faison School in 1963. Pearl furthered her education by graduating from Durham Business College.
Pearl was employed as a teacher assistant in her early adult years. She later began her position as Administrative Assistant at North Carolina Cooperative Extension- Anson County, where she devotedly served in her capacity for 38 years.
After her retirement, she remained involved in the roles of 4-H Volunteer Leader (41 years), served as a district and state President of the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association and was a Master ACE Volunteer Leader. Pearl was inducted in the 4-H Hall of Fame, one of the highest honors as a 4-H Volunteer Leader. She was also an Extension ECA member and served as an Anson County Advisory Council Member. Her other civic duties where she served on the Council on Aging Board and Domestic Violence Coalition Board. Pearl has been a mother to many in her community and was heavily involved in community groups and her church. She was an amazing woman and tackled all things with grace. She believed in doing good by all and when she was tasked with something, she did it in an exemplary way.
She married Reverend Roy E. Blount in 1967 and stood by his side for 47 years until his passing in 2015. She maintained the duties as wife, mother and a pastor’s wife with effortless grace.
Pearl carried roles in her church and association also. She was the 2nd and 1st Vice President and President of the Yadkin Philadelphia Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Auxiliary. She was the Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary for the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Auxiliary, Ministers, Deacons and Laymen Union and BTU Union and for the entire Yadkin Philadelphia Missionary Baptist Association. Pearl was vital in her church’s missionary board. She served as the Youth Director for her church and association. She was recognized for over 40 plus years of service to the association in 2022.
Those left to carry her legacy on are her daughters, Natasha (Gilbert Hatcher) Duncan of the home, Roshunda (William) Terry of Wadesboro and Jessica (Jair) Ramirez of Gastonia, NC. Her Goddaughter, Mrs. Phyllis (Rev. Donell) Taylor of Oakboro, NC. Her grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Justin (Da’Vayziah Flemming) Duncan of Charlotte and Kendall Duncan of the home. The apple of her eye that she affectionately nicknamed Peanut, great grandson, Halo Duncan. Her spiritual son, Bishop Tavaris(Whitnei) Johnson of Sanford, NC. She also leaves her siblings, Ann (Major) Carter of Amherst, VA, and Rev. Henry (Linda) Lee of Wadesboro. Special nephew, Elder Alfred E.(Regina) Blount, of Asheville, NC. A favorite close friend that was her road partner, Ms. Marian Young of Polkton, NC. She also leaves a magnitude of other “children” that affectionately called her, Ma Pearl, as well as a host of nephews, nieces and cousins.
Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Ida Waddell, Queen Lee-Hurysz, Edna Johnson. Her brothers Wille Lee and Robert Lee.
The services to celebrate the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Mrs. Blount will be on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3:00PM, Smith’s Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow at Westview Memorial Park, Polkton, North Carolina.
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Love & Prayers ❤️🙏🏻. Mark & Janet
I'm so sorry for your loss, Reshunda. Prayers and hugs to you and your family
Johnnie and Patricia Sellers sorry for your loss praying for you and your family
Praying for you and your family
Sorry for the loss of your mom we will miss her.Praying for the family
Sorry for the loss of your mom.We love you all
Prayers for Ms Pearls family and many friends.
Praying for You! Please know that she has left a circle of friends to surround you, who are embracing you, and lifting you up in prayer. With sympathy, compassion, and condolences. Rev. and Mrs. Robert (Anita) Sanders
We extend our deepest sympathy to you during your time of bereavement. Frederick and Carolyn Bittle
Natasha and Roshunda, I am so saddened to hear of your mom's passing. Your mom always had a smile and a pleasant greeting for all of the 4-Hers at the Anson County Extension office. Mrs. Blount will always be remembered for her dedication to the Anson County 4-H Program. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family during this very difficult time.
As a 4-H Leader, I knew Mrs. Blount through working with our 4-H clubs. She was always so kind and helpful. I nor any of the 4-H club members ever hesitated to ask her for assistance. We knew that she was always encouraging the youth to be successful in the Anson County 4-H Program. Praying for the family. Delois Lowery
My Condolences and Prayers to the Lee &Blount Family.
Mrs.Pearl was a lady of grace, a true Proverbs 31 woman. She welcomed me into 4H with open arms when I met her. The love she showed me and my family will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to her sweet family who I love like my own.
We the family of the late Rev. Lonnie L. Murvin, Sr. send our sincerest condolences to the Blount Family. Mrs. Pearl was truly a wonderful woman and a special friend. We pray Gods Strength upon you all 🙏🏽
Sending prayers of comfort during this most difficult time. We will continue to keep you all lifted in our thoughts/prayers.
Sorry for the loss of yall Mother's,sending my condolences,Love and prayers🙏🏽🙏🏽 to family.Angela Teal
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. Lean on God and he will get you thru this.
My deepest sympathy to the daughters and rest of Blount family
Rev. Woodrow McManus and Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church Family, Ruby, SC
Thinking of you, Tasha and Roshunda, during the loss of your mother. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you all
A Mother, My GodMother, My Spiritual Mother A phenomenal woman, a giver, a Child of God, a giver, A praying woman, giver, a secretary, a giver, a comforter, a giver, a cosoler, a chatiser, but still a giver, Mother, giver, A GodMother, a giver. Mrs. Pearl Lee Blount was all of these things and more. I love her, but God loved her best. Natash & Roshunda I am sorry for your loss. I will always be your big sister. Mother Pearl will be missed so much. Sallie Holmes-Gray
A true Pearl one who always thought of others. A teacher a guiding light who saw the best in all. We are going to miss her. Thank you for sharing her with the children of Anson County.
Sincere condolences to the Blount Family.
Sending my Condolences and Prayers 🙏🏾🙏🏾
My deepest condolences and prayers to the Lee/Blount family.
We are so sorry for your loss, Sister Blount was a sweet and kind person to know. We are praying for your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers!
A name so fitting for a woman so precious as a beautiful gem. So humble yet bold, so loving and kind. Her smile could warm up any room she entered. Rashida, Natasha, thank you for sharing your Mother with us. She left behind a powerful path. She will missed, forever loved♥️♥️♥️. Rev. Wanda K. Johnson
Praying for the family
"The lost of a mother leaves a void that words cannot fill. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, and may you find comfort in the arms of those who care about you" Noelia
Your mother's devotion to her church, her job, and the 4-H program will leave a lasting legacy to many who was fortunate to cross her path. I served along side of her as a 4-H leader. I send my sincere condolences. Phyllis Griffin
Thank you for your kindness, your love your patience etc.You will be truly miss. ❤️
We're so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mother was a true servant with a gentle spirit, and her kindness and grace touched so many lives. I hope you find comfort in the beautiful legacy of love and compassion she leaves behind. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy, Rev. Reco & Quantelya Johnson & Family
Roshunda and family - You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
To my cousins, Pearl was such a giving, funny and kind person. She always gave of herself so unselfishly to the community and her family. She will be missed.
Rodney, Pamlea Tillman and Family
Condolences To The Blount & Lee Family. Rest In Peace Pearl 🕊️🌹 Barbara A. Ratliff & Family
I knew Mrs. Pearl best as a devoted 4-H Club leader who poured over 40 years into guiding and teaching the youth in her community. She was strong, sassy, and full of sweetness, and leaves behind a lasting legacy that will continue to shine in the hearts and lives she touched. We love you, Mrs. Pearl! 💚
We are sending our Sincere Condolences to the Entire Blount Family.God Bless you all. George & Virgie Mclean(neighbors)
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford
Condolences to the Blount Family.
You all have my family deepest condolences. Ms. Blount was a wonderful woman, very nice pleasant she will deeply be missed by many. Love, The Dunlap Family
Thoughts & prayers for the family. 🙏❤️🌞
Natasha, Roshaunda & family; Your mom will always be a part of my family's memories. (Hand-Head-Heart-Health), truly a Woman of God as she trained & gave willingly to our communities through each of the 4-Hs. (Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant)
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will find comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.
Praying for your and your family Roshunda and Natasha!! Ma Pearl was like a second mother to me!! Praying for strength and comfort!!
To The Blount Family: Praying that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Blount. She was a sweet lady.
My sincere condolences to Roshunda, Natasha, and family. Mrs. Blount was a wonderful person and so very kind. She will definitely be missed.
Mother Pearl Blount has been A GOD Fearing Woman of GOD. She has been a Leader at our Chu First Baptist Church Ansonville and in the Community. Our prayers are with you Natasha and Roshunda. GOD has called home an Angel. Mother Pearl Blount will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both and the family. We the Bennett Family Love you all.
Prayers for the family 🙏
So sorry for your loss of your mom. My mom, Marian, loss her bestfriend. You all have been family as far back as I can remember. She taught us in Sunday School, directed our Christmas and Easter plays and the choir. Her work for the kingdom and the community will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing her with so many. Love, Marie😉❤️
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family 😔
Sending sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family. I worked with Pearl for years within the NC Coop Extension Family. She was truly a joy to be around... Wilmington, NC
So so sorry for your lost,l can't tell you l am feeling she was so sweet and kind to me always 💖 ❤️ 💕
I'm going to miss her, she was a rock to me when I needed her and when we saw each other we would Love on each other, she was Phenomenal, cared for everybody, she was a JEWEL , I LOVE YOU PEARL 🙏🏿 ❤🙏🏿❤
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