Pearly Roberta Anderson was born to Mary Sauders and John Napoleon Anderson of Sebastian County, Arkansas. They lived in the community of Sulphur. According to various records, Pearly's paternal grandfather migrated to the U.S. from Sweden.
Pearly had six siblings: Altie, Clarence Wally, Edward, Arizona, Lonia Doris, and Gracie Anderson. She also had two half-siblings, Rebecca and Lillie Jane Gaines, from her mother's first marriage to Robert Gaines of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
1900 Census - Sulphur, Sebastian Co., AR
John Anderson 45
Mary A Anderson 42
Pearly Anderson 15
Altie Anderson 12
Clarence Anderson 11
Eddie Anderson 7
Arizona Anderson 4
Lona Anderson 4
In 1901, Pearly married John Franklin Mackey in Sebastian County, Arkansas. They established their home in Sebastian County, Arkansas, near Jenny Lind. At the time of their marriage, she was 17 and he was 21 years of age. By 1903, Pearly and John had one son, Hurshal Gaines Mackey.
1910 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 30
Pearlie R Mackey 25
Hurshel G Mackey 7
In 1913, Pearly and John had a baby daughter who died just a few short days after birth. The baby died before she could be named and was laid to rest at Steep Hill Cemetery.
After their son Hurshal married (1928), he and his wife, Reba Bugg, continued shared a home with Pearly and John Franklin in the Maness area, of Sebastian County. By 1930, a granddaughter, Norma, had been added to the home.
1930 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 49
Pearl R Mackey 46
Hurshal G Mackey 27
Reba Mackey 24
Norma Dean Mackey [6/12 months]
During this same decade, Hurshal and Reba had two more daughters, Ramona and Rohena, who joined the extended household of seven.
In the home, Pearly was a nurturing grandmother and served as a second, and sometimes, rivaling mother to her granddaughters who lovingly called her "Mamma." The sisters fondly remember their grandmother Pearly's diligent efforts, and untold hours spent, to ensure that their hair and attire was always picture perfect. Pearly enjoyed nothing more than doting on her only son and three granddaughters, sometimes to the occasional angst of Reba who maintained the utmost regard for her mother-in-law.
In the 1940's the need for more troops for the imminent involvement in World War II established Camp Chaffee. When Chaffee was established, the Mackey's land and home were taken and the three-generation family was forced to uproot and establish a new home in 1941 in the Rye Hill/White Bluff community of Sebastian County.
Through the ordeal of removal, the extended family remained intact. On their new family land, Pearly and John farmed and operated a wholesale dairy business with the help of Hurshal, Reba, and their granddaughters. For a number of years, they sold milk to Acee Dairy.
In faith, Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey were Christian Adventists. They lived out their days with Hurshal and Reba until each of their deaths. Pearly died in the home on September 17, 1948 at the age of 64. Her body rested in state at the home, for visitation, until her burial at Steep Hill Cemetery. Her granddaughters recall their home being overwhelmed with sadness.
Pearly's service was held September 19th at Rye Hill Baptist Church under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Reverend L.L. Gilliam, pastor of Rye Hill Baptist conducted the service along with Elder J.L. McAlister, Christian Advent minister of Alma.
John Franklin Mackey survived Pearly by twenty-three years. He died in 1971. All four Mackeys, Pearly, John, Hurshal, and Reba, plus the infant daughter of Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
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This memorial for Pearly Roberta Anderson Mackey was established in tribute to her life and in loving memory by her granddaughter, Rohena, and great-granddaughter, Gina.
Pearly had six siblings: Altie, Clarence Wally, Edward, Arizona, Lonia Doris, and Gracie Anderson. She also had two half-siblings, Rebecca and Lillie Jane Gaines, from her mother's first marriage to Robert Gaines of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
1900 Census - Sulphur, Sebastian Co., AR
John Anderson 45
Mary A Anderson 42
Pearly Anderson 15
Altie Anderson 12
Clarence Anderson 11
Eddie Anderson 7
Arizona Anderson 4
Lona Anderson 4
In 1901, Pearly married John Franklin Mackey in Sebastian County, Arkansas. They established their home in Sebastian County, Arkansas, near Jenny Lind. At the time of their marriage, she was 17 and he was 21 years of age. By 1903, Pearly and John had one son, Hurshal Gaines Mackey.
1910 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 30
Pearlie R Mackey 25
Hurshel G Mackey 7
In 1913, Pearly and John had a baby daughter who died just a few short days after birth. The baby died before she could be named and was laid to rest at Steep Hill Cemetery.
After their son Hurshal married (1928), he and his wife, Reba Bugg, continued shared a home with Pearly and John Franklin in the Maness area, of Sebastian County. By 1930, a granddaughter, Norma, had been added to the home.
1930 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 49
Pearl R Mackey 46
Hurshal G Mackey 27
Reba Mackey 24
Norma Dean Mackey [6/12 months]
During this same decade, Hurshal and Reba had two more daughters, Ramona and Rohena, who joined the extended household of seven.
In the home, Pearly was a nurturing grandmother and served as a second, and sometimes, rivaling mother to her granddaughters who lovingly called her "Mamma." The sisters fondly remember their grandmother Pearly's diligent efforts, and untold hours spent, to ensure that their hair and attire was always picture perfect. Pearly enjoyed nothing more than doting on her only son and three granddaughters, sometimes to the occasional angst of Reba who maintained the utmost regard for her mother-in-law.
In the 1940's the need for more troops for the imminent involvement in World War II established Camp Chaffee. When Chaffee was established, the Mackey's land and home were taken and the three-generation family was forced to uproot and establish a new home in 1941 in the Rye Hill/White Bluff community of Sebastian County.
Through the ordeal of removal, the extended family remained intact. On their new family land, Pearly and John farmed and operated a wholesale dairy business with the help of Hurshal, Reba, and their granddaughters. For a number of years, they sold milk to Acee Dairy.
In faith, Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey were Christian Adventists. They lived out their days with Hurshal and Reba until each of their deaths. Pearly died in the home on September 17, 1948 at the age of 64. Her body rested in state at the home, for visitation, until her burial at Steep Hill Cemetery. Her granddaughters recall their home being overwhelmed with sadness.
Pearly's service was held September 19th at Rye Hill Baptist Church under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Reverend L.L. Gilliam, pastor of Rye Hill Baptist conducted the service along with Elder J.L. McAlister, Christian Advent minister of Alma.
John Franklin Mackey survived Pearly by twenty-three years. He died in 1971. All four Mackeys, Pearly, John, Hurshal, and Reba, plus the infant daughter of Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
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This memorial for Pearly Roberta Anderson Mackey was established in tribute to her life and in loving memory by her granddaughter, Rohena, and great-granddaughter, Gina.
Pearly Roberta Anderson was born to Mary Sauders and John Napoleon Anderson of Sebastian County, Arkansas. They lived in the community of Sulphur. According to various records, Pearly's paternal grandfather migrated to the U.S. from Sweden.
Pearly had six siblings: Altie, Clarence Wally, Edward, Arizona, Lonia Doris, and Gracie Anderson. She also had two half-siblings, Rebecca and Lillie Jane Gaines, from her mother's first marriage to Robert Gaines of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
1900 Census - Sulphur, Sebastian Co., AR
John Anderson 45
Mary A Anderson 42
Pearly Anderson 15
Altie Anderson 12
Clarence Anderson 11
Eddie Anderson 7
Arizona Anderson 4
Lona Anderson 4
In 1901, Pearly married John Franklin Mackey in Sebastian County, Arkansas. They established their home in Sebastian County, Arkansas, near Jenny Lind. At the time of their marriage, she was 17 and he was 21 years of age. By 1903, Pearly and John had one son, Hurshal Gaines Mackey.
1910 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 30
Pearlie R Mackey 25
Hurshel G Mackey 7
In 1913, Pearly and John had a baby daughter who died just a few short days after birth. The baby died before she could be named and was laid to rest at Steep Hill Cemetery.
After their son Hurshal married (1928), he and his wife, Reba Bugg, continued shared a home with Pearly and John Franklin in the Maness area, of Sebastian County. By 1930, a granddaughter, Norma, had been added to the home.
1930 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 49
Pearl R Mackey 46
Hurshal G Mackey 27
Reba Mackey 24
Norma Dean Mackey [6/12 months]
During this same decade, Hurshal and Reba had two more daughters, Ramona and Rohena, who joined the extended household of seven.
In the home, Pearly was a nurturing grandmother and served as a second, and sometimes, rivaling mother to her granddaughters who lovingly called her "Mamma." The sisters fondly remember their grandmother Pearly's diligent efforts, and untold hours spent, to ensure that their hair and attire was always picture perfect. Pearly enjoyed nothing more than doting on her only son and three granddaughters, sometimes to the occasional angst of Reba who maintained the utmost regard for her mother-in-law.
In the 1940's the need for more troops for the imminent involvement in World War II established Camp Chaffee. When Chaffee was established, the Mackey's land and home were taken and the three-generation family was forced to uproot and establish a new home in 1941 in the Rye Hill/White Bluff community of Sebastian County.
Through the ordeal of removal, the extended family remained intact. On their new family land, Pearly and John farmed and operated a wholesale dairy business with the help of Hurshal, Reba, and their granddaughters. For a number of years, they sold milk to Acee Dairy.
In faith, Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey were Christian Adventists. They lived out their days with Hurshal and Reba until each of their deaths. Pearly died in the home on September 17, 1948 at the age of 64. Her body rested in state at the home, for visitation, until her burial at Steep Hill Cemetery. Her granddaughters recall their home being overwhelmed with sadness.
Pearly's service was held September 19th at Rye Hill Baptist Church under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Reverend L.L. Gilliam, pastor of Rye Hill Baptist conducted the service along with Elder J.L. McAlister, Christian Advent minister of Alma.
John Franklin Mackey survived Pearly by twenty-three years. He died in 1971. All four Mackeys, Pearly, John, Hurshal, and Reba, plus the infant daughter of Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
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This memorial for Pearly Roberta Anderson Mackey was established in tribute to her life and in loving memory by her granddaughter, Rohena, and great-granddaughter, Gina.
Pearly had six siblings: Altie, Clarence Wally, Edward, Arizona, Lonia Doris, and Gracie Anderson. She also had two half-siblings, Rebecca and Lillie Jane Gaines, from her mother's first marriage to Robert Gaines of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
1900 Census - Sulphur, Sebastian Co., AR
John Anderson 45
Mary A Anderson 42
Pearly Anderson 15
Altie Anderson 12
Clarence Anderson 11
Eddie Anderson 7
Arizona Anderson 4
Lona Anderson 4
In 1901, Pearly married John Franklin Mackey in Sebastian County, Arkansas. They established their home in Sebastian County, Arkansas, near Jenny Lind. At the time of their marriage, she was 17 and he was 21 years of age. By 1903, Pearly and John had one son, Hurshal Gaines Mackey.
1910 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 30
Pearlie R Mackey 25
Hurshel G Mackey 7
In 1913, Pearly and John had a baby daughter who died just a few short days after birth. The baby died before she could be named and was laid to rest at Steep Hill Cemetery.
After their son Hurshal married (1928), he and his wife, Reba Bugg, continued shared a home with Pearly and John Franklin in the Maness area, of Sebastian County. By 1930, a granddaughter, Norma, had been added to the home.
1930 Census - Rogers, Sebastian Co., AR
John F Mackey 49
Pearl R Mackey 46
Hurshal G Mackey 27
Reba Mackey 24
Norma Dean Mackey [6/12 months]
During this same decade, Hurshal and Reba had two more daughters, Ramona and Rohena, who joined the extended household of seven.
In the home, Pearly was a nurturing grandmother and served as a second, and sometimes, rivaling mother to her granddaughters who lovingly called her "Mamma." The sisters fondly remember their grandmother Pearly's diligent efforts, and untold hours spent, to ensure that their hair and attire was always picture perfect. Pearly enjoyed nothing more than doting on her only son and three granddaughters, sometimes to the occasional angst of Reba who maintained the utmost regard for her mother-in-law.
In the 1940's the need for more troops for the imminent involvement in World War II established Camp Chaffee. When Chaffee was established, the Mackey's land and home were taken and the three-generation family was forced to uproot and establish a new home in 1941 in the Rye Hill/White Bluff community of Sebastian County.
Through the ordeal of removal, the extended family remained intact. On their new family land, Pearly and John farmed and operated a wholesale dairy business with the help of Hurshal, Reba, and their granddaughters. For a number of years, they sold milk to Acee Dairy.
In faith, Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey were Christian Adventists. They lived out their days with Hurshal and Reba until each of their deaths. Pearly died in the home on September 17, 1948 at the age of 64. Her body rested in state at the home, for visitation, until her burial at Steep Hill Cemetery. Her granddaughters recall their home being overwhelmed with sadness.
Pearly's service was held September 19th at Rye Hill Baptist Church under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Reverend L.L. Gilliam, pastor of Rye Hill Baptist conducted the service along with Elder J.L. McAlister, Christian Advent minister of Alma.
John Franklin Mackey survived Pearly by twenty-three years. He died in 1971. All four Mackeys, Pearly, John, Hurshal, and Reba, plus the infant daughter of Pearly Roberta and John Franklin Mackey are buried at Steep Hill Cemetery.
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This memorial for Pearly Roberta Anderson Mackey was established in tribute to her life and in loving memory by her granddaughter, Rohena, and great-granddaughter, Gina.
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