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Pearlie Birchett Obituary

Pearlie Elizabeth Birchett, 73, of 94 Union St., Apt 706, Jersey City, N.J., departed this life on Jan. 6, 2011, at Jersey City Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe L. Birchett; and parents, Earl and Susie Winfield; three brothers, Clarence, Clifton and James Marshall Winfield.

She is survived by: six sisters, Gloria Lowery (William), Earlene Edwards, Janette Winfield, and Nancy Winfield, all of Waverly, Brenda Massenburg (Joseph) of Prince George, Lucy Lewis (Clyde) of Portsmouth; two brothers, Earl Winfield of Courtland and William Earl Winfield (Malinda) of Waverly; and one godson, James Winfield; two devoted cousins, Wendell and Tyrone Bates of Jersey City, N.J.; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and nephews, cousins, and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Mt. Moriah United Church of Christ, 12499 Old Forty Road, Homeville. The Rev. Freddie Hines will eulogize. The interment will follow in the Mt. Moriah Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan.14, 2011, at the Peace-Bland Chapel, Waverly. The family will receive relatives and friends at 25443 Sussex Drive, Waverly, and may be contacted by calling (804) 834-3313.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the staff of William N. Bland & Son Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.blandenterprisesinc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index from Jan. 8 to Jan. 13, 2011.

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Cynthia barnes,Hill

January 16, 2011

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.

Durba Lane-Allen

January 15, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

William Winfield

January 14, 2011

The Lord has taken another of his angels to His wonderful and majestic home. My prayers are extended to the family members still here for the wonderful counselor to comfort your spirits.

William (Boo)& Melissa Winfield, 111

WilliamT&josephine Winfield,Jr

January 14, 2011

We were sorry to hear of the passing of Pearlie.We will miss you.Our prayers go out to the Birchett family.

Sally Bennett

January 12, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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