Mrs. Gloria Credle Pearsall Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contribution to the Alzheimer's Association. Please use the link attached. https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Events/Tributes-AlzheimersChampions?pxfid=747914&fr_id=1060&pg=fund Gloria Credle Pearsall was born in Mesic, North Carolina on July 31, 1936, to the late Preston Credle and Ella Hines Credle. Gloria was called to Glory on Sunday May 29, 2022. Gloria was reared by her father and stepmother Freddie Battle Credle after the passing of her mother. She attended Pamlico County Schools and graduated from Pamlico High School. She obtained her Business Education degree from Livingston University in Salisbury, NC. She served as director of Operation Sunshine, an afterschool and summer program for disadvantaged young girls in Greenville, NC from 1975 to 1990. She also served as a substitute teacher for many years before becoming a teacher’s assistant at South Greenville Elementary School. Working with children for so many years Gloria was often greeted later in life by smiling adults with a “Hello Mrs. Pearsall remember me? You taught me or I was one of the Operation Sunshine girls”. She always responded with their name and a welcome hug. Gloria was introduced to her eventual husband, William Pearsall during her junior year of high school, and they married in 1959. Their love remained steadfast while William served in the Air Force, and she attended Livingston College. They had four children, one of whom passed in infancy. While raising their family Gloria lived in Spain, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Maine. Once William retired, they moved to Greenville, NC where she became an integral part of her church, the community and an active parent in her children’s schools. Gloria was a faithful member of Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church (SHMBC) until her health declined. Gloria truly loved the Lord and served him faithfully in the church as well as in the community. Her passion for God and teaching was evidenced by being an adult Sunday School Class at SHMBC for many years and for serving sixteen years as Cub Master for Pack 131 at SHMBC. She was awarded the Eagle Beaver for her Club Scout leadership, one of the highest achievements for cub scout leaders. Also, at SHMBC she sang in the choir and was an usher. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Ella Credle, her stepmother, Freddie Credle; one son, Stephen; and her sister, Annie Hollins. Gloria leaves to cherish her memories her loving husband, William Persall; her sons, Garry Pearsall (Faye) of Greenville, NC, Michael Pearsall (Saidah) of Ohio and daughter, Carolyn Misick of Ohio; six grandchildren, Garry Pearsall, Jr, Elizabeth Misick, Lisa Pearsall, Alexandria Misick, Emanuel Pearsall, and Teonna Reddick; one great-grandchild, Maliyah Reddick; one brother, Rufus Preston Credle (Peggy); as well as a host of nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Gloria was a loving, kind, spiritual woman, a role model to her family as

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Mrs. Gloria Credle Pearsall

July 31, 1936 - May 29, 2022