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Pearl Prince Obituary
A Gaston County native, she was born Feb. 15, 1938, the daughter of the late John Raymond Bell Sr. and Ruby Price Bell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Lee Bell, Franklin Delano Bell and John Raymond Bell Jr.; and her sister, Catherine Cleo Bell.
Pearl was a committed wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Her main joy in life was spending time with and cooking for her family.
She was formerly employed with Threads USA and enjoyed working part-time at Economy Craft/Long Creek Mills.
She was a member of Holland Memorial Baptist Church in Bessemer City.
Mrs. Prince is survived by her husband, Melvin Prince of Gastonia; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Amy Prince of Dallas; brother, Bobby Eugene Bell of Bessemer City; grandchildren, Brittany Prince Caldwell and husband Wes of Gastonia, Haley Prince Breakfield and husband Alan of Kings Mountain, Benjamin David Shives of Dallas; great-grandchildren, Eli Wesley Caldwell, Carly Hope Breakfield, Tucker Grant Caldwell; and many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral service, officiated by Pastor David MacEachern, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Road, Gastonia.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday at the funeral home, and other times at 107 Holland Memorial Church Road, Bessemer City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Robin Johnson Hospice House, c/o Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
A guest registry is available at www.greenefuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mike Black
May 27, 2014
I am sorry to hear of your loss, Melvin. I'll be thinking of you during this time and offer my sincere condolences.
Marilyn Bell
May 27, 2014
My aunt Pearl was one of the most loving and caring ladies that I have known. She loved her family and took interest in all of her families activities and plans in life. She was always there for me. I will miss her dearly but I know I will see her again.
Tracey Holmes
May 27, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Terry, I am so grateful to Jesus for giving you those precious days with your Mom. Your dedication in remaning by her side shows your undying love for her. How wonderful to have those moments of love and reflection on such a precious life. Your Mom was a joy to know. She had the kindest eyes! I look forward to seeing her again in heaven. Many sweet reunions to come there! Praise Jesus forever and always! Thanks be to God for such a sweet lady he shared here on earth!
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