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1942
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2007
Pearline Harper Obituary
Mrs. Jack Slaton. Pearline departed this life March 30, 2007, to join her loving Father Jack Slaton, Sr., Brother Llyod
“Eugene” Slaton and son Antionne Mathis in Eternal Life.
Pearline leaves behind her precious mother, Levongia Slaton and siblings, Rosetta Henegan, Jack Slaton, Jr. Florine Williams, Pauline Hickman, Jacqueline Reinero and Hilda Singh all of Merced.
She attended Ealen Park School, Hoover Jr. High and Merced High School. She met and married Edmond Mathis in 1959. to this blessed union five children were born., Edmond Mathis Jr. and his wife Rosalind, Antionne Mathis (Who preceded her in death) Antionio Mathis and his wife Giner, Annette Moore-Jenkins and her husband Horace and Yvette Murray. Pearline not only raised and nurtured her own five children buy 11 grandchildren, Edmond Mathis III, Shaneka Mathis, Candy Mathis, Antonio Mathis, Antionette Mathis, Carlton Mathis, Anthony Mathis, Archie Moore, Antionne Moore, Maleah Mathis,-Murray, 5 great grandchildren, Antiono Mathis III, Calvin Mathis, Iionya Mathis, Anaya Mathis and one on the way, many foster children and a host of nieces and Nephews.
Pearline worked and retired from the Merced County Transit system. She loved to quilt, sew and shop not only for herself but others, attend church and give advise to family and friends. She was known for speaking her mind and her distinctive laughter. Pearline was a strong Christian Woman. She was an active member of the 2nd Baptist Church Family. She touched many lives during her journey here on Earth. Pearline will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2007 from 4-7pm at Whitton Family Funeral Service, 740 W. 19th St. in Merced. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 6, 2007 at 11 am at Second Baptist Church on the corner of 5th and Q Street in Merced. Pastor Ronald Dunham will officiate. Burial will follow at Merced District Cemetery.
All arrangements are under the direction of Whitton Family Funeral Service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pearline Harper
Lamar Henderson Jr.
April 6, 2007
Pearline, I will always remember your big smile and bigger laugh.You will be forever woven into the fabric of my life. Thanks for being the loving, caring person that you are. I will always remember you
Patty Joe
April 6, 2007
Eddie, Antionio, Annette, & Yvette. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I loved Pearline and I love you guys also.
Lanita Chambers
April 5, 2007
Annette and Slaton Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam (Palmer) Fleming
April 4, 2007
Yvette & family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May your heart and soul find peace...
Robert, Diana, Robert, Brandee, Heaven Cox
April 4, 2007
Yvette and Family
God has given you the memories.
Hold on to those memories.
Your mom is in a better place.
The body is gone but the spirit lives on.
You are in our prayers.
Colleen Carpenter
April 4, 2007
Yvette:
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your Mother rest in peace.
Jacqueline Reinero
April 4, 2007
Edmond, Antonio, Annette and Yvette, it is never easy to see a loved one passover, especially my Beloved Sister and your Wonderful Loving Mother, be joyful that the pain here on earth is over and her spirit will live on in our hearts and memories.
Valerie Anthony
April 4, 2007
My prayers are with each of you during this sad time.
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