Mrs. Pearlie Glen McGaha was the second-born child to Louella Grove Sorrell and John Lee
Sorrell on September 12, 1941, in Rienzi, MS. She attended Wick Anderson school in
Booneville, MS.  In 1958, she was joined in wedlock to L. J. McGaha to which that union was
born one son and four daughters.  Pearlie was employed by Timer Hills Mental Health Services
(Region IV) in Booneville, MS supervising adults with disabilities for over 30 years.
She gave her life to the Lord and joined Holy Assembly of Jesus Christ Church in Booneville,
MS where she served faithfully as a member and Sunday School superintendent under the late
Bishop Jimmy Gunn for over 50 years.  She became a licensed missionary of the Gospel in
1989. She loved God, preaching the gospel, and was an intercessory prayer warrior.  She was a
woman of faith and loved reading the Bible and singing songs of praise.  Pearlie adored children
becoming a foster parent to many needy children for years.  She loved laughing while making
others laugh, sewing, shopping, decorating her home, and spending time with and cooking for
her family.  She adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She affectionately
became known as "Granny" to the community and everyone she met.
In addition to her mother and father, Pearlie was preceded in death by her late husband, L.J.
McGaha, stepmother, Mrs. Ester Lee Sorrell, and four brothers, Robert Sorrell, Joseph "Joe"
Sorrell, Fred Hooper, and Mack Hooper.
She leaves lasting and loving memories to her children, Louis A. McGaha, Mary N. McGaha,
Lorenda J. McGaha, Samantha L. McGaha, and Tanekia "Nikki" McGaha.
Grandchildren, Andre Bradley and Bronzie McGaha
Great grandchildren, Dyiamen Shelley, Darien Shelley, and Bella Bradley
Brother, Larry Carpenter
Brothers-in-law, John McGaha, and George McGaha
Sister-in-law, JoAnn McGaha
Special friends, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. Mary Gunn, Mrs. Mary Rainey, Mrs. Linda Camp-
Nelson, and honorary daughter, Ms. Naketa Perryman
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.