Pearlie M. Lawrence

Pearlie Mae Lawrence Daughter of the late Alton & Della Marable, was born December 19th, 1929 in Shelby, North Carolina. She Departed this life on October 26, 2020 after living a long and rewarding life. At the age of 12, Pearlie was baptized by the late Rev. John H. Jackson of the Saint John Baptist Church. In 1947 While living in Marshall Heights, Washington, DC, Pearl met and Married the late Stanley Ball. From this union they had two sons, Rudolph and Stanley S. Ball. If anyone knows Pearl, you know that education was always first! Pearlie received her Grade school education in North Carolina & DC, finishing in Baltimore, MD where she settled and made home. Pearlie decided to further her education by attending Church Home Hospital Nursing School Baltimore Community College Nursing Program (BCCC), and the Nursing School of the University of Maryland, College Park where she obtained a BS Degree in Nursing. Pearlie also attended several courses at The Johns Hopkins University post graduation. In the field of nursing, Pearlie worked for many years receiving many awards and acknowledgement for her fantastic work and service. Pearlie was one of the the first in the U.S.A and the first in Baltimore, Maryland to be a black Operating Technician in a hospital. Pearlie also was head of the nursing booth at the Million Man March in DC. At Liberty Medical Hospital, Pearlie ended her career in the field of nursing. She was the first black nurse to have a huge celebration of retirement given by the hospital. After Retirement, Pearlie was never home! She traveled to many places like Jamaica, Trinidad, Canada, Israel, Egypt, and many more! She was also involved with many groups and organizations like the Black Nurses Association ,The Presbyterian of Baltimore and The Golden Nuggets of Knox Presbyterian Church. In February 2001 Pearlie married her best friend William Lawrence. they enjoy traveling, enjoying time with great-grandchildren, and being heavily involved at Knox Presbyterian Church where she was a member for many years. She held several roles in the church from being an Elder, Deacon, Several positions in Presbyterian Women and more! She loved her church! She leaves to mourn her two son ‘s Stanley Ball ( daughter in law JoAnn Ball ) and Gaylloyd Christopher two sisters, Eleonora cooper , Rosa Marabel one brother Moses Marabel ( sisters in law Delores Marabel ) two grandchildren Dion Ball , Kimberly Silver ( Dennis Silver ), eight great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of other relatives and friends who will all miss her dearly. She was devoted to her family and willing to help everyone.

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Pearlie M. Lawrence

December 19, 1929 - October 26, 2020