Pearl E. Yankey

PEARL E. YANKEY, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:53 am, Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at The Estates of Perryville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility .

She was born to the late Cecil and Armada (nee Pugh) Thompson on July 28, 1928 in Vergennes, Illinois.

Pearl had worked as a plant and production line worker for Gilster Mary-Lee for over 10 years.

Survivors:

1 Son:

Lee (Debbie) Niemeyer Buchanan, TN

1 Daughter:

Angie McAdams

1 Sister:

Cynthia “Kay” Cassarilla Arizona

1 Step Daughter-in-law

3 Step Children

6 Grandchildren

10 Great Grandchildren

1 Great-Great Grandchild

5 Step Grandchildren

9 Step Great Grandchildren

1 Step Great-Great Grandchild

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 4 Brothers – Charles, Cecil, Jr., Harold Lloyd and Jessie James Thompson, 1 Sister – Rowena Keener, 1 Step Son – Rick Yankey, 2 Step Grandchildren – Paige Johnson and Lucas Welton and 1 Great Great Granddaughter – Nova Leigh Bryant

Memorial Service :

11:00 am, Friday, March 13, 2020

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Phillip Keeton

Inurnment :

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

Family Choice