Pearl was born Jan. 31, 1917 in Erin,Tn., daughter of the late John Madison Moore and Molly Elizabeth Carney Moore.She married James Thomas Bryant in Erin,Tn.in 1937.Lost her husband in a train accident in 1948.She had three children Julia Charlene Bryant, John Thomas Bryant, and Vada Jane Bryant.She lost her son John in March of 2000.Pearl worked in the medical field for some 41 years while also supplementing her income as a hair dresser.She also worked as a sitter for 15 years after retiring.She was a devout christen following the Seventh Day Adventist Religion all of her adult life.Survivors include her daughters Julia Bursley of Workman,Ohio, Vada Fyke of Clarksville,Tn.8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.Pallbearers will be Charles Edwards, Erick Bursley, Michael Begley, David Begley, James Begley, Beverly Nolen, Joel Nolen.