of Little Rock,

December 19, 1928 - September 8, 2022

Pearl J. Gentry, 93, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away September 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving husband of 65 years, Roy L. Gentry and family. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Winooski, VT to Peter and Francis Jasinski Ignaszewski. Early in life, Pearl had a passion for helping people. She worked at Fanny Allen Hospital as a registered nurse and as a USAF 1st Lieutenant. During her service, she married Roy L. Gentry in 1957 in Etain, France.

When Pearl wasn't being a mother, nurse or a grandmother, you could find her in the kitchen, traveling or supporting her husband with his Air Force Career. Pearl received a National Defense Service Medal and retired from Nursing in 1995. During her later years, she loved cooking for football kickbacks at her home, attending her grandkids sports events and just being surrounded by family.

Pearl is survived by her four children, Gail Reddin (Tom), Trip Gentry (Debbie), Scott Gentry (Lisa) and Kevin Gentry (Jennifer); seven grandchildren, Chris, Aaron, Tanner, Faith, Braden, Katherine and Tori as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express thanks to Kim, Val and Kay for their love and care to their mother.

A visitation will be 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00am on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church with Father Daniel Velasco as Celebrant.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com