Pearlie V. Nance was born September 13, 1959, to the late Fannie Hawkins in Crawford, Mississippi. Pearlie was preceded in death by her parents, Orange Payne, Sr. and Fannie Hawkins, and her siblings: Song “Larry” Hawkins, Ida Amos, Joanne Cox, Orange Payne, Jr, Robert Payne, and Louise Poole. Pearlie attended Motley Schools. Pearlie was a member of Greater Mt. Olive M. B. Church. On the morning of October 10, 2024, the sweet angels of Heaven embraced Pearlie into eternal peace. She leaves to cherish her memories a son, Dewayne Nance; siblings Evelyn (Mitch) Gardner of Crawford, MS; Twila Hawkins of Cleveland, OH; Peggie Payne of Grand Rapids, MI; Betty Webb (Ira) of Columbus, MS; Robert Lee Harris of San Antonio, TX; Freddie (Doris) Payne of Columbus, MS; and Buster (Cynthia) Payne of Columbus, MS. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.