Pearlie Mae

Ross

Pearlie Mae Ross, 77, passed away on January 10, 2024, in Englewood NJ.

Born on August 8, 1946, in Pamplico, SC, she was the fifth of the eleven children born to Woodrow and Lou Amie McElveen.  She grew up as a resident of Pamplico and was a graduate of Gibbs High School. Following the footsteps of her older sister Sarah, Pearlie moved to Englewood, New Jersey. This is where she met and married the love of her life of 57 years and raised three daughters.

Pearlie worked for Time Plex for 30 years. After retirement, she worked as a home health aid for several years.

Pearlie was passionate about fashion. She was a skilled seamstress and enjoyed sewing clothes. You could also find her attending church and family gatherings, watching sports, traveling, and being anywhere her husband was. She loved to help people and had the ability to make anyone smile with her quick wittiness.  Even in her last days she blessed us with few zingers and was her comedic self at times.

Pearlie was predeceased by her Daughter, Robin Ross, Parents Woodrow Sr and Lou Amie McElveen, Sisters Rose Lee and Sarah, brothers Wilson, Willie James, and Luther. She leaves behind her husband, Tommie  Ross, Daughters Anita Ross (Brian) and Diana Ross, Grandsons Andre Thomas and Christopher Jones Jr, Great Grandson Andre Javel Thomas.

Pearlie was extremely loved by many and will be missed greatly by many but especially by her Sisters Mary Williams (Lloyd), Cynthia Singleton (Raymond), Deborah Dawson, Esther Wade, Brother Woodrow McElveen Jr (Mary), In-Laws Jesse James Ross (Janie), Wali Shabazz (Amena), Danny Thomas, Carol McElveen and Margaret McElveen, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and bonus children and grandchildren.

Family, friends, and others are invited to attend her home going service to reminisce and honor the life of Pearlie Mae Ross.  Both the viewing and funeral service will be held on Sunday, January, 21, 2024 at  First Baptist Church, Englewood, NJ 07631. Visitation 3P-5P and Funeral 5P