of Kensett, AR
August 19, 1925 - January 10, 2022
Pearl Palmer was born August 19, 1925 in Cabot, AR to William B. Hawkins and Pearl Finley Hawkins. She retired from the Community Action Program as Center Manager after 20 years of service. She was a devoted member of the Kensett First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: two daughters, Becky Handley (Duane) and Beth Ledbetter (Kelly) of Searcy; her twin sister, Murrell Hilton of Kensett, three grandchildren: Destiny Smallwood, Travis Ledbetter (Jessica) and Erica Ledbetter; five great grandchildren; Chance (Haley) Smallwood, Dawson Randof, Carter Rose, Ali Reynolds and Chloe Ledbetter and four great-great grandchildren, Cassius, Caine, Cataleya, and Caelynne. Two of her nieces, Cathy Potter and Donna Hopper, along with her daughters were devoted to her care.
Her and her twin sister, Murrell, took great joy in being a twin and could be found at local restaurants, always dressed alike. Her positive outlook, generosity, devotion to her loved ones and sense of humor will be missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Perry, her daughter, Beverly Womack, great-great granddaughter, Astrid Rose and sisters Mary Quattlebaum and Ruby Clement McIntire, and brother William Hawkins.
Family request that COVID-19 protocol be observed which includes wearing of mask.
Funeral Service will be held at Kensett First Baptist Church Friday, January 14, 2022 starting at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at White County Memorial Gardens by Roller Daniel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, family requests donation been sent to Kensett First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 692 Kensett, AR 72082.
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25 Condolence(s)
Connie (Hawkins) Phillips
Friday, January 21, 2022
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Pearl's passing. I know she will be missed. Our comfort is that we will be together again. Thank God for our Heavenly Hope. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Danna Cofer
Monday, January 17, 2022
Becky and Beth,
So sorry for you loss. I have enjoyed visiting with you mom when I would see her with Murrel. This started years ago when we would be out with our twins. After getting to know Murrel at school functions for Donna’s kids, I learned to tell them apart when I saw them together. I know you will miss her. God bless your family.
JOHN AND LYNDA BAILEY
Saturday, January 15, 2022
WE WERE SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT ONE OF OUR FAVORITE TWINS GOING TO BE WITH GOD. SHE WAS A FINE PERSON WHO BROUGHT SO MUCH HAPPINESS AND LAUGHTER TO ALL, SHE SURE LOVED HER FAMILY AND CHERISHED HER FAMILY AND ALL THE LOVE AND JOY THEY BROUGHT HER. IF YOU KNEW HER YOU HAD A POCKET FULL OF GOLD, YOU COULD ALWAYS TELL THE LOVE SHE HAD FOR GOD AND SHE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY, PEARL IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO REST AND KEEP GOD SMILING, WE WILL MISS YOU JOHN O, JR AND LYNDA BAILEY
Rose A Whitelow
Saturday, January 15, 2022
Sincere Condolences to the family of Mrs. Pearl Palmer. I can remember she transported my mother and me to doctor appointments when I was a little girl. Continued prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Jimmy Whiteman
Friday, January 14, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Your families are in my prayers.
Curtis Gray
Friday, January 14, 2022
I am sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of both her and her sister when I was a kid and running around Kensett.
Carlon L. and Gayla Smith
Friday, January 14, 2022
We express our deepest sympathy to Beth, Becky and all her amazing family.
Bill and Marilyn Hawkins
Friday, January 14, 2022
Our prayers and condolences. We loved and will miss Aunt Pearl.
Erin Hunt
Friday, January 14, 2022
The definition of love has been shown through the devotion of love and care that Beth, Becky, Beverly Cathy, and Donna have given to The Divas over the past decade. My love and prayers are with the whole family.
Judy and Orin Shaw
Friday, January 14, 2022
We offer our condolences to the family of Pearl Palmer. I grew up knowing and loving “The Twinsâ€. She will be missed. She is with her Lord and Savior. We will not be in her service memorial physically, but spiritually.
Sheila Armstrong
Friday, January 14, 2022
Heaven is rejoicing, and I imagine she’s lifting her beautiful voice in praise as a member of the Heavenly choir. I hope I get to sit beside her in that choir one day, just as I did for so many years at KFBC! Prayers for Becky and Beth and the rest of the family! May your days be filled with wonderful memories of this blesssd lady!
Cathy Liles
Friday, January 14, 2022
Always enjoyed seeing the pictures of the twins at lunch together. They always looked so put together and stylish. She will be miss RX
Bonnie Davis
Thursday, January 13, 2022
I never got the pleasure to meet this beautiful lady. I have watched she and her sister all over town for many years. They always put a smile on my face. We wil be praying for you.ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Jessica Snelson
Thursday, January 13, 2022
I've been around the twins my whole life. They have been some of the best teachers of how to be in life and how to truly show God's love. She will be missed very very much. May God comfort you all at this time.
Nancy Rollins
Thursday, January 13, 2022
My prayers are with all of you. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Charles and Katie Hunter
Thursday, January 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss, we love the twins, precious people. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
JoElla Kloss
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Becky, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robbie Burch
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers for you and your family. May God wrap his arms around y'all during this time.
Heaven has another angel and one day we will gather together again and rejoice together.ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Susie Hilton Spann
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Prayers and love for the family of Pearl Palmer. Robert W. Hilton (Murrell’s husband) was my brother.
It was always a blessing to be in Murrell and Pearl’s presents! And it was amazing they not only looked alike, sounded alike and dressed alike, they had personalities alike! Loving and caring for family and friends.
She will be missed!
Johnny or Mary Hodges
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
My condolences to the family, all of the Palmer Family that i have known were part of the foundation of Kensett. Maybe Kensett can build on and endure another generation. Johnny Hodges
Robert Larman
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
So sad to hear about Aunt Pearl, she was a Great Lady! I know heaven will be a better place with her there. Deepest Love & Sympathy from Bob, Liz & Mike.
Wade & Donna Turner
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Prayers for this precious family & life-long friends. May God wrap his loving & comforting arms around you as you lean on Him for strength.
Jonathan Rea
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
The world has lost a special person with Pearl's passing. I had the pleasure of working with Pearl at the Community Action Program for Central Arkansas and getting to know her. She was so fun to be with and she cared for all in her community. I would see her and Murrell in Kensett or Searcy after her retirement and it always left me feeling better. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jon Rea
Melissa Carter
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Such a special lady, she will be missed. Love and prayers with all of you during this time.
Leah (Faith) Brooks
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
I've known these families for my entire life, never being able to tell them apart, seeing them out and about, and in church. Rest in love Pearl