Pearl was born on Friday, February 10, 1922, a daughter of
Sim and Lina Mae Goosbey Norman. She was
the widow of the late John Hill.
Pearl was employed by former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover as
superintendent of his personal residence household staff. Prior to retiring, she was a seamstress for
the Quarter Master of the Federal Government where she made the space suit for
Neil Armstrong.
She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball
team.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Ernestine “Tina”
(Joe) Avery of Shinglehouse.
Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery in Philadelphia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of
the donor’s choice.
Pearl’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Pearl,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
