Pearl Arnold West died September 13, 2020 after a long period of declining health. She was born on April 7, 1925 to Paul and Marion Arnold of Dover, NC and is predeceased by her parents, her husband of fifty-five years, Wayne B. West, and her brother, Harry Arnold (Jennie). She is survived by her brother, Paul Arnold (Loretta) of Annandale, VA; her three daughters: Sara Bryant (Herman), Elizabeth Davis (Jasper), and Susan West; five grandchildren: West Bryant (Melissa), Edward Bryant, Robert Davis, Thomas Davis, and Mary Klein; and two great-grandchildren: Graham and Gabriel Bryant.
Pearl graduated from Dover High School in 1942 and then attended East Carolina University, graduating in 1946. She started her teaching career in Goldsboro, NC, but spent the majority of her career teaching in the Nash County and Rocky Mount City Schools where she taught first grade at Coopers, Battle, and Braswell schools. She retired after teaching twenty-nine years.
Pearl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was active in the church's music and lay ministry programs until her health declined. She participated for many years in Rocky Mount's arts community, particularly with the Tar River Chorus and Rocky Mount's Community Theatre. She was a musician who continued to study and develop her skills throughout her lifetime.
Funeral arrangements will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care, Trinity Lutheran Church in Rocky Mount, or to the charity of one's choice.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers who provided such good care for Pearl, particularly Portia Smith and Jeanette Royster, as well as the entire team at Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.
Pearl graduated from Dover High School in 1942 and then attended East Carolina University, graduating in 1946. She started her teaching career in Goldsboro, NC, but spent the majority of her career teaching in the Nash County and Rocky Mount City Schools where she taught first grade at Coopers, Battle, and Braswell schools. She retired after teaching twenty-nine years.
Pearl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was active in the church's music and lay ministry programs until her health declined. She participated for many years in Rocky Mount's arts community, particularly with the Tar River Chorus and Rocky Mount's Community Theatre. She was a musician who continued to study and develop her skills throughout her lifetime.
Funeral arrangements will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care, Trinity Lutheran Church in Rocky Mount, or to the charity of one's choice.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers who provided such good care for Pearl, particularly Portia Smith and Jeanette Royster, as well as the entire team at Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.
Pearl Arnold West died September 13, 2020 after a long period of declining health. She was born on April 7, 1925 to Paul and Marion Arnold of Dover, NC and is predeceased by her parents, her husband of fifty-five years, Wayne B. West, and her brother, Harry Arnold (Jennie). She is survived by her brother, Paul Arnold (Loretta) of Annandale, VA; her three daughters: Sara Bryant (Herman), Elizabeth Davis (Jasper), and Susan West; five grandchildren: West Bryant (Melissa), Edward Bryant, Robert Davis, Thomas Davis, and Mary Klein; and two great-grandchildren: Graham and Gabriel Bryant.
Pearl graduated from Dover High School in 1942 and then attended East Carolina University, graduating in 1946. She started her teaching career in Goldsboro, NC, but spent the majority of her career teaching in the Nash County and Rocky Mount City Schools where she taught first grade at Coopers, Battle, and Braswell schools. She retired after teaching twenty-nine years.
Pearl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was active in the church's music and lay ministry programs until her health declined. She participated for many years in Rocky Mount's arts community, particularly with the Tar River Chorus and Rocky Mount's Community Theatre. She was a musician who continued to study and develop her skills throughout her lifetime.
Funeral arrangements will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care, Trinity Lutheran Church in Rocky Mount, or to the charity of one's choice.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers who provided such good care for Pearl, particularly Portia Smith and Jeanette Royster, as well as the entire team at Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.
Pearl graduated from Dover High School in 1942 and then attended East Carolina University, graduating in 1946. She started her teaching career in Goldsboro, NC, but spent the majority of her career teaching in the Nash County and Rocky Mount City Schools where she taught first grade at Coopers, Battle, and Braswell schools. She retired after teaching twenty-nine years.
Pearl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was active in the church's music and lay ministry programs until her health declined. She participated for many years in Rocky Mount's arts community, particularly with the Tar River Chorus and Rocky Mount's Community Theatre. She was a musician who continued to study and develop her skills throughout her lifetime.
Funeral arrangements will be scheduled for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nash Hospice and Palliative Care, Trinity Lutheran Church in Rocky Mount, or to the charity of one's choice.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers who provided such good care for Pearl, particularly Portia Smith and Jeanette Royster, as well as the entire team at Nash Hospice and Palliative Care.
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