March 10, 1935 ~ January 27, 2024 (age 88)
Mrs. Willie Pearl Tanner, age 88, of Register, GA., passed peacefully away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at her residence after an extended illness..
She was a native of Candler County, but resided in Bulloch County for many years. She retired from East Georgia Regional Medical Center as a CNA.
Mrs. Willie Pearl was a faithful member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Register, GA, where she served as Mother of the Church, Deaconess and many other ministries. She was a member of New Starlight Chapter of O.E.S #44 and Eva. J. Moore Assembly #348 Golden Circle.
Mrs. Willie Pearl enjoyed going to church, gardening (sharing it with others), taking care of people and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving and devoted children, Louell (LaVerne) McCollum, Pulaski, GA, Karen (Arthur) Wilkerson, Statesboro, GA, Annette B. Cobb, Millen, GA, Judy P. Brown, Statesboro, GA, Clymon (Jeanette) Tanner, Benjamin B. Tanner, both Register, GA, Jacqueline (Jerry) Pierce and Sandra Hendrix, both Statesboro, GA; Godson, Dewayne (Glenese) Doyle, Pulaski, GA; brother, Jimmy (Peggy) McCollum; adopted brother and sister, Edward Ellis and Delois (Will) Hagan, Pulaski, GA; sisters/brothers in love, Louise Belvin, Lennie Lee, Maggie M. Tenner, Lillie (Richard) Canseler and Rayford (Fedora) Tenner; aunt, Thelma Byrd; 16 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Walk-through viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m. with visitation from 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. at Craig R. Tremble Funeral Home Chapel.
Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11:00a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 6790 Kennedy Bridge Road, Register, GA. Rev. Gregory Thomas, Pastor/Eulogist.
Interment will be at the church cemetery.
We will adhere to CDC guidelines.
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Celebration of Life services have been entrusted to the care of Craig R. Tremble Funeral Homes, Inc., Statesboro Chapel, 238 West Main Street, Statesboro, GA 30458
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