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Pearl Thomas Obituary
A native of Surry County, she was born on Nov. 14, 1962, to Mr. Joe Earl Lyttle Sr., and the late Mary Clarke Lyttle. She was a graduate of Surry County High School. She was a devoted member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Fresh Market and the College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg.
She was preceded in death her mother and a brother, James E. Lyttle Sr.
She leaves to treasure her memories her husband, Bernard Thomas; two daughters, Chireka Lyttle and Bernae' Thomas; a stepdaughter, Marquean Delk; her father, Joe Earl Lyttle Sr.; four sisters, Brenda Taliaferro (Clarence), Joanne Jones (Louis), Millie Mitchell (Anthony), Angel Lyttle; one brother, Joe Lyttle Jr.; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 5738 Colonial Trail East, Surry, with Dr. Daniel L. Baltimore, officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at the funeral home, and from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, until the hour of the service, at the church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, Sabrina Hardy-Newby, Funeral Directress, 757-357-4742 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pearl Thomas
Joanne Jones
November 6, 2020
I miss you so much sis Pearl. 11 years my heart broke but God knew best.
November 13, 2009
I had the priveledge of getting to know Ms. Thomas and Bernae over the past year. My heart goes out to her family and friends. She will be missed greatly by everyone she touched.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With much love,
Leslie Doverspike
Bernae's Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Stonehouse Elementary School
Williamsburg, Virginia
Wayne,Nina,Javon,Alexus&Aaliyah Lyttle
November 13, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Joseph H. Shears
November 12, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Roxanne Warren-Futrell
November 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thomas and Lyttle families during your time of bereavement. Take comfort in knowing that Pearl is with the Lord. Think of her smiling down on you all with that beautiful smile. May God bless and keep you all.
Milton Brown
November 12, 2009
To the Lyttle and Thomas Family
My heart was sadden to hear about the passing of my dear friend, Sister in Christ, and former Co Worker(William & Mary). My prayers are with the family during this time of loss. Always remember Pearl's smile and joy will live on forever. Be encourage!
Calvin Judkins
November 11, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Gloria Taylor
November 11, 2009
To The Thomas and Lyttle Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
Dorothy Melton
November 11, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sheila Johnson Douglas
November 11, 2009
I am truly sadden to hear of the passing of Pearl. She and I went to school together. She has always been a beautiful person inside and out. I am so glad that she was a great woman of God. Therefore, I know we shall see her again around God's Throne. My love & prayers goes out to your family. She will truly be missed. Love in Christ.
Roslyn Pierce Covington
November 11, 2009
Dear Cousin Joe Earl and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that Pearl was loved by all who knew her and that she has gone to get her reward for the many lives that she touched and the great work that she has done. I will sadly miss Pearl, but I find peace in knowing that she has gone to a better place and now she is free from all pain.
Love, Your Cousin
Patrice Marsh
November 11, 2009
To the Thomas and Lyttle family,
My heart was sadden to hear of the passing of such a Jewel,Perl, she will truly be missed. I have always known her for her beautiful smile, awesome praise dancing, and just the beautiful person she was inside and out.
God knew what was best and her work down here was done and God have some GREAT THINGS stored up for her in Heaven that Perl was waiting to receive. She has her crown now. I will miss her. Allow all her memories to live on.
With deepest sympathy and much LOVE.
Patrice Blount-Marsh and Family
H Allen Taylor II
November 10, 2009
To the Lyttle Thomas family;
Seldom in life do you meet someone who possess those unique characteristic displayed in the life of Pearl. She had a hart of gold, always a dazzling smile, and address everyone she knew as “Honey”.
I consider it a blessing to have been a friend and spiritual mentor. Over the years I have watched her grow in the Lord and become an awesome praise warrior. I know and understand, to be absent from the body, is to truly be in the presence of the Lord. May she rest in eternal peace.
Minister H. Allen Taylor II
and Family
Eric & Laura Cook
November 10, 2009
To the Lyttle and Thomas Family..We will never forget Pearl's beautiful smile, big heart and her love for Jesus. Just remember that Earth has no sorrows that Heaven can not heal. Treasure the memories and we know when you reminist of Pearl, joy has to embrace your soul. She was a wonderful lady. We all loved her but God loved her best.
Telisha Kelly Roberts
November 10, 2009
Nov.10,2009
To AngeL Lyttle,the Lyttles and Thomas Family
May you all be comforted by the Lord in this difficult time for the passing of your beloved Pearl. I remember her most by her pretty smile. May her beautiful spirit live forever in the hearts of everyone whose lives' she has touched. My deepest sympathy to all, just pray for strength and the lord will get you through it all. God bless. Love, Telisha
Michael, Princella, and M.J. Evans
November 10, 2009
Lyttle Family:
I am extremely sorry to hear of your loss. My prayer will involve repsectfully requesting from our heavenly Father that your family receive peace and comfort. Dwayne, Ms. Pearl's nephew, is my brother and one of my very best friends. It was very troublesome to hear the news. Remember, Reflect, and Recreate..based upon the memory of your beloved family member. We are with you in spirit..
Baberuth and family
November 10, 2009
May GOD bless the Lyttle & Thomas family, we will always keep your families in our prayers.
November 10, 2009
To the Thomas and Lyttle family.
Our prayers are with you in the passing of Pearl. May God give you strength and comfort in your time of need, and shower upon you the peace that surpasseth all human understanding.
In God's Love,
John Washington and Family
384 Milltown Lane
Dendron, Va 23839
Francene Johnson
November 10, 2009
To the Lyttle & Thomas Family
Brenda, may you all find comfort in knowing that friends care about you, share your sorrow and hope that you'll soon find peace in your special memories. Pearl fought a good fight, she ran the race and she's gone on to be with the Lord. May god continue to strengthen you today and always.
Love, Francene & JT
November 10, 2009
To the Lyttles and Thomas' Family,
With heartfelt sympathy for the passing of your loved one. Trust God for Comfort. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love,
Georgette Williams and Family
5718 Willowbranch Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23234
Ben & Faye Warren
November 10, 2009
To the Lyttle & Thomas Family,
Our prayers are with you. I remember the first time I witnessed Pearl and Chireka praise dance at Mt Nebo; their dance for the Lord was so anointed. It Blessed my soul so much, that when I later chaired a program at my church, Pearl was the first person on my list of people to contact. She and her daughter consented to dance at my church and again they were so anointed. She was a very special person. God Bless and Keep you all through this very difficult time, Love
Shaton Pierce-Williams
November 9, 2009
To Bernard & Family: My condolences to your family. May you find comfort in knowing that she is now an angel...Look to the hills from which cometh your Help..All Your Help comes from God!
Cheryl Dale Pierce-Moon
November 9, 2009
To my family...the Lyttles and Thomas'...my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have nothing but fond memories of growing up with my cousin Pearl... All your suffering is over..."Rest in Peace" my dear cousin.
November 9, 2009
My condolences go out to the Thomas family. I had the pleasure of working with Pearl years ago at Taco Bell. She will be sadly missed. Janine Whitehead(Newport News)
Thaddeus&Gwendolyn Hackett
November 9, 2009
To The Lyttle & Thomas Family,
Our hearts were deeply saddend to hear of the passing of your much loved one,Pearl will be greatly missed,she was truly one of God's Angels and a very special friend,she will forever be in our hearts.Chireka&Bernae',may God wrap you in his loving arms.God Bless You All.
Carol Burks
November 9, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Thomas and Lyttle families during this time of bereavement. May your memories of Pearl bring you comfort. Pearl was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had something encourging to say to everyone. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
Queen Brown
November 9, 2009
To the Family Of Pearl Lyttle Thomas
I am so so very sorry and sadden by the loss of your love one and a member of The Marth J. Waston Breast Cancer Support Group. We love pearl and will also remember her bright smile, and her love for GOD. She fought a Good fight but now it's time for her Golden Crown. Please let me know if there is anything you need from us or me. Your cousin Queen Parson Brown
Lonnie Peace and Sheila Peace
November 9, 2009
To the Lyttle and Thomas families:
We were sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Please know that our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold to God's unchanging hand and He will give you strength.
November 9, 2009
To The Lyttle Family,
May you find comfort in the memory of the life Pearl lived. She was a woman with strong faith. She has now received her crown that she strived for. She was a beautiful and loving person.
Lorene Taliaferro Williams
Smithfield, Virginia
Joyce Holmes
November 9, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thomas and Lyttle families during this time of bereavement. May your memories of Pearl bring you comfort.
The Holmes Family
Agnes and Jim McGrath
November 8, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes to the Lyttle and Thomas families. I worked with Pearl seven years, and she was truly a sister. She was beautiful inside and out and will be missed. May God help you find you strength in this time of bereavement.
Love, Agnes and Jim
Rosalind Carmon
November 8, 2009
Words, however kind,
cannot mend your heartache,
but those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
My deepest sympathies...
With much love and prayers,
Rosalind Carmon
Bernae's Kindergarten Teacher
Stonehouse Elementary School
Williamsburg, Virginia
VIOLET SAVEDGE & FAMILY
November 7, 2009
Our sympathy goes out to the Lyttle family; my niece will truly be missed by all. Stay strong always.
Love Your Aunt & Family
Mr & Mrs Sequincy Culver
November 7, 2009
Our Deepest sympathy goes out to the Lyttle & Thomas family. Pearl will be truly missed by all.
love your cousin
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