She was born March 8, 1946 in Peoria to Arthur Lee and Zella M. (Coombs) Kepple. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, James Albert Conner; one grandson, Pharis J. Bell and two sisters, Alice Marie Gilmore and Julia Parish.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Conner and Amy Conner, both of Peoria; five grandchildren, Tara Wright, Tia Wright, Tiffany Anderson-Conner, Tevin Bell and Andre English, Jr.; ten great-grandchildren and one brother, Donald Kepple.
A homemaker, Pearl loved to cook and write cards and letters for all occasions. She also enjoyed animals and spending quality time with her family.
Pearl attended Southside Mission and Victory Baptist Church, both in Peoria. She was a faithful Prayer Warrior.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Pastor Ken Linder will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fon du Lac Township Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorial contributions may be given to Southside Mission, 1127 South Laramie Street, Peoria, Illinois 61605.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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