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.
I feel so Blessed that God brought Pearl cross my path in life. She was a Beautiful Lady inside and out. She Loved All her Family with All her heart. She was always so Kind and thoughtful of others! I pray for all the family because I knew your hearts are heavy! I got to witness so many life lessons during my time spent with Pearl. She was a true friend and my life is much richer because she was part of it. I will never forget our time together and will pray for Roy and Kevin daily as I know how much they loved her and made sure she was taken good care of. I told her many times she did a great job raising her boys. I will truly miss Pearl but fell so Blessed I got to spend the last several years around her and Roy. Prayers for All the Gentry Family at this time.
Sharon Gray
Kevin, we’re so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family peace and comfort during this time.
To my uncle and all my cousins whom I love dearly, some of my best moments were with all of you guys. My deepest sympathies.
You guys have been the best neighbors in all these 23 years. We grew to love you both and love hearing stories from your early years. As well as advice when we asked. Beautiful Pearl will be missed greatly! She gives hugs like my momma and I'm so thankful for our times together. Grateful for our last days and prayers together. Asking God to give all the Gentry family peace and hope.
Love and prayers !
I am so blessed that I got to see her last month. She is now at peace. I love you Aunt Pearl.
May the peace of Christ be with the family during their time of loss.
I’m sorry for your loss I know she was a great mother for the boys and more importantly she was a great wife for Roy please don’t mourn just celebrate her
I’m sorry for your loss I know that she was a special mother for you and the boys and more importantly special wife for Roy she lives a special wife don’t warn just be happy that you got to experience her
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs to all of you.
Aunt Pearl you were a precious lady.
Love Bill Bo nd Reba
Love this beautiful woman will miss you so much always trying to watch out for me and I’m your caregiver
Prayers!!
Love you all. Favorite memory, Aunt Pearl smudging my glasses all the time. God bless and peace.
With deepest sympathy, we hope that you will remember and rejoice the life she had and all the memories you've shared over the years.