Pearl left a smile everywhere she went. Pearl's passions were her family, the Baptist church, and her cats. She is survived by her sister Ruth Knippenberg and her eight children, Carolyn Lazo, Marrene Boeren, Arlene Coulter, Jim E. Batts, Bill Batts, Frank Batts, Woody Batts, and Johnny Batts. Her legacy also includes 22 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Broad Street Baptist Church of Tampa.
