PEARLIE MAE STEVENS

Pearlie Mae Stevens was born April 1, 1931, as Pearlie Mae Underwood, Jr. in
Brent, Alabama, to Solimon T. Underwood and Pearlie Mae Clark. She was the
youngest born to her parents union, along with siblings Alma Lucille and Arthur
Underwood.
She left her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, in 1952, relocating to San Diego,
CA, to marry William Stevens. Their union was blessed with three daughters,
Wanda, Patricia, and Deborah.
Pearlie was employed with the County of San Diego for twenty years, retiring at age
fifty-five. After William transitioned to heaven, she took time out for travel, fishing,
pampering her great-grandchildren, and volunteering with a nursing home and jail
ministries.
She served under the pastorship of Rev. Harvey Jones, Sr. (Church of the Living God),
where she taught Sunday School and sang in the adult church choir for many years.
After the church name change (Church of the Loving God), she continued to serve
under the pastorship of Rev. Harvey Jones, Jr. working in the monthly food distribution
and being active with the senior church group. In later years, when her health declined,

she sought solace in her daily devotionals. God was intimately involved in each detail of
Pearlie's life. He wonderfully designed and "knit" her together in the womb (Psalm
139:13–14).
It was a lovely Sunday evening, slightly before sunset, February 5, 2023, at 5:16 pm;
Pearlie breathed her final breaths, released her daughter's hold, then grasped God's.

The Spirit gently escorted her towards her destination to heaven, where she was
received and warmly welcomed.
Pearlie's passing leaves a family void, yet cherished with memories. Her husband,
parents, brothers, and sisters preceded her death. She is lovingly remembered by her
three daughters, Wanda, Patricia, and Deborah Stevens of San Diego, California.
Grandson Calvin Hicks, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV, granddaughters Anastasia Smith of
Austin, TX, and Tyresha Hicks of San Diego, CA. Great-grandsons: O'Neal Hart and
Cecil Green of Austin, TX. Zion Hicks-Nelson, and Sarim Williams of San Diego, CA.
Sister Sarah Hill and brother James Holman of Brent, Alabama; Devoted nieces Gwen
Worthy, Kathryn Bridges-Freeland, Linda Bartlett, and Margarita Eldridge. Her bonus
children Calvin Hicks, Sr., Ynez Hicks, Octavia Freeman, James Wiley, Michael
Wimpie, and Chantelle Corrington. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and
friends to mourn her passing and celebrate her life.
On loan to this life for 91 years, Pearlie had a bright, infectious smile that warmed
many hearts. She was always ready to offer encouragement and faithfully guarded the
confidences entrusted to her. How wonderful to love and have known her.

She will not be alone.
She will have a book to open
and open and open.
A new life starts here...

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