Pearl Dean Harlan's Obituary
Pearl Dean Harlan, age 80, of DuQuoin, IL, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, IL. Pearl Dean was born on September 16, 1934 in Makanda, IL, a daughter to Hollie and Carrie (Starling) Harlan. She was a life member of Gospel Assembly Church, DuQuoin, IL and loved her church. Pearl enjoyed crocheting, knitting and cooking. Survivors include one sisters, Nancy (Ray) Laffoon of DuQuoin, IL; five nieces and nephews, Kim (Chuck) Weber of DuQuoin, IL, Gale Laffoon of DuQuoin, IL, Sheila (Terry) Glassman of Murphysboro, IL, Keith Spires of Carbondale and Jeff Spires of Carbondale; and six great nieces and nephews, Hayley and Chasey Weber of DuQuoin, IL, Gale (Kati) Laffoon, Jr. of Cutler, IL, Chelsey (Garrett) Emerick of DuQuoin, IL; Tanner Laffoon of DuQuoin, IL and Frank Boucher of Murphysboro, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth Spires and Norma Jean Harlan and great-nephew, Chase Weber. Graveside services will be held at Desoto City Cemetery, Desoto, IL on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Gaylen Holden officiating. Burial will follow. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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