Pearl Tumelson
Obituary
E. Pearl Tumelson was born January 11, 1924 in Eastland, TX to James Evon & Ethel Mae Brunette and passed from this life on June 27, 2016 in Noble, OK surrounded by family at the age of 92.
Pearl was a loving, caring, strong woman of beauty and grace. The matriarch of four generations with a kind soul for all living beings. She loved family and had a passion for music and tripping the light fantastic! She met her loving husband, J. Ralph Tumelson in Muskogee, OK. They have two daughters, Sandy Gray and Beverly Peevyhouse.
They made their home in Tulsa, OK where she was a devoted and loving wife and mother. She helped with the family business as the bookkeeper and was a homeroom mother at the children’s school when they were young, before she started her career outside of the home. She worked for Sipes for over 30 years, in addition to Sears and Walgreens. During retirement, she and Ralph moved from Tulsa to settle into a new home in Noble, OK where they would enjoy the rest of their glory years.
Pearl was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by her daughters, Sandy Gray and husband Virgil of Noble, OK and Beverly Peevyhouse of Jenks, OK; four grandchildren, Chanda Evans and her husband Pat of Noble, OK, Michelle Palmer and husband Tink of Bixby, OK, Kyle Kilpatrick and wife Jennifer of Norman, OK and Clayton Peevyhouse and wife Holly of Jenks, OK; 10 great grandchildren, Nicole, Mackenzie, Lakota, Kylar, Logan, Mason, Payton, Eden, Colin, and Rosalyn; step-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
Pearl will lie in state 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. and a graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers family suggests a donation be made to the animal aid or rescue of your choice in Pearl’s memory.
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Tributes & Memories
Aunt Pearl, I remember past times when we were all together growing up. We all share memories of the special and fun times we had with you & Uncle Ralph. You will forever be in our hearts and memories. Give Mom & Grandma a hug for me. Love, your niece Wanda
Wanda Miller
Monday proved that Monday's are horrible. The world lost one of the best souls I've ever met, and she just so happened to be my GREAT grandma. Most kids don't get to meet their great grandparents, and I was lucky enough to know and be close with my great grandma and grandpa Tumelson. My great grandma was able to be at all of my high school sport games and graduation. I will cherish these memories forever. It meant so much to have four generations still going strong, kept our family strong. Monday night, we lost our leader, our maker of our generations. My grandma was truly a beautiful, kind hearted person to everyone and everything. She never caused problems with anyone, if anything, she was able to fix any problem. Grandma, "shit fire" like you'd say, you were a fighter, all the way up until your last day. I wish it wasn't your time to leave because I can tell you, nobody was ready for it. I never wanted that phone call to come. I know you're so much happier and out of pain, and I bet my grandpa had the biggest smile when you joined him this week. Please don't forget us down here because you'll always be our favorite grandma. GREAT grandma. I love you always, spread those wings and fly. I miss you already stubborn, dear grandma of mine.
Mackenzie Wenzel
My condolences to the family may you find comfort in the memories and the hope for the future. In John 5 : 28, 29 " Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. " what a glorious day that will be to see our dear love ones again. With deep respect Spp
sylvia
We love you Aunt Pearl. You made our world a better place to be. You will always be in our hearts and memories. I'll always have fond memories to pass on to my family. Give Mama and Grandma a big hug for me when you see them in heaven. We will meet again one day. Love your niece Ann.
Ann Gann
My thoughts & prayers are with the family that loved her so much. She will be missed. May God bless you with His peace & comfort.
Sherry Robbins