Obituary of Pearl Harris Ferguson

PEARL H. FERGUSON

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - September 15, 2001 

Pearl H. Ferguson 

NEWPORT NEWS - Pearl Harris Ferguson, 88, passed away Sept. 14, 2001, at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center. A native of Southampton County, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1990. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church. 

Mrs. Ferguson was predeceased by her husband, Richard H. Ferguson, and one daughter, Frances Butler. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia F. Thurman of Houston, Texas and Carolyn Boykin of Courtland, Va.; a sister, Bertha Ruby Saunders of Newport News; and two granddaughters, Lori Radcliffe and Joy Butler. 

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Poplar Springs Cemetery , Franklin, by the Rev. Richard Peerey. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Mrs. Carolyn Boykin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 895 Middleground Blvd., Suite 154, Newport News, VA 23606. Weymouth Funeral Home, Newport News, is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B7


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––– Narrative Summary of the Obituary –––

Pearl Harris Ferguson, 88, of Newport News, died 14 Sept 2001. She had lived in the Peninsula since 1990 and was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Poplar Springs Cemetery, Franklin, officiated by the Rev. Richard Peerey. Family received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Carolyn Boykin's home.

––– Transcript –––

PEARL H. FERGUSON

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 15 Sept 2001

Pearl H. Ferguson

NEWPORT NEWS - Pearl Harris Ferguson, 88, passed away 14 Sept 2001, at Riverside Regional Convalescent Center. A native of Southampton County, she had been a Peninsula resident since 1990. She was a member of Franklin Baptist Church.

Mrs. Ferguson was predeceased by her husband, Richard H. Ferguson, and one daughter, Frances Butler. Survivors include two daughters, Cynthia F. Thurman of Houston, Texas and Carolyn Boykin of Courtland, Va.; a sister, Bertha Ruby Saunders of Newport News; and two granddaughters, Lori Radcliffe and Joy Butler.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Poplar Springs Cemetery , Franklin, by the Rev. Richard Peerey. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Mrs. Carolyn Boykin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 895 Middleground Blvd., Suite 154, Newport News, VA 23606. Weymouth Funeral Home, Newport News, is in charge.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Pearl Harris Ferguson                                                  |
| Age   | 88                                                                     |
| Birth | 1913 (estimated); Southampton County, VA                               |
| Death | 14 Sept 2001; Riverside Regional Convalescent Center, Newport News, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                  | Relationship          | Residence        |
|-----------------------|-----------------------|------------------|
| Pearl Harris Ferguson | Decedent              | Newport News, VA |
| Richard H. Ferguson   | Husband, predeceased  | [Unknown]        |
| Frances Butler        | Daughter, predeceased | [Unknown]        |
| Cynthia F. Thurman    | Daughter              | Houston, TX      |
| Carolyn Boykin        | Daughter              | Courtland, VA    |
| Bertha Ruby Saunders  | Sister                | Newport News, VA |
| Lori Radcliffe        | Granddaughter         | [Unknown]        |
| Joy Butler            | Granddaughter         | [Unknown]        |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 15 Sept 2001         |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B7                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Member of Franklin Baptist Church
• Peninsula resident since 1990
• Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society
• Burial at Poplar Springs Cemetery, Franklin
• Officiant: Rev. Richard Peerey
• Birth name was Pearl Harris


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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