One of the great seamstress and matriarch of the Pettigrew family, Hattie Pearl Pettigrew, transformed from this life to the life eternal, from Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo. Her death at age 90 occurred Tuesday, March 13, 2018 after several years of declining health. Born on October 8, 1927 in Union County to the late John and Ora Lee Crumpton Bailey, she grew up there and lived most of her adult life in Lee County. She and her late husband, Theron, lived many years in the Union Community south of Plantersville, where they had a small farm. Hattie Pearl’s legacy will be that of a master seamstress. She worked many years selling fabric at Hancock’s Fabric. Hattie Pearl sewed for the public most of her life, could repair anything and even designed and produced clothing. Her skill at the sewing machine was uncompromised and very detailed. She loved her customers and they loved her, often sewing for the 2nd and 3rd generation of families. A devout Christian woman, she was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist Church of Plantersville. She was a superb cook and canner of products from her gardens. Hattie Pearl was an encourager of so many people over her long life either through cards, phone calls or personal visits. She was a special soul whose life made a difference to everyone.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 11 AM Friday, March 16, 2018 at the Tupelo Chapel of Holland Funeral Directors with her pastor, Rev. Danny Balint officiating. Steve Holland will deliver the eulogy. Private burial will follow in the Pettigrew/Bishop family plot in Plantersville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 PM-8PM today (Thurs) and from 10 AM-service time on Friday. The service may be viewed via www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Streaming.
Hattie Pearl is survived by her son, Jerry Bishop and his wife, Karen of Tupelo; her grandchildren, Angie Webb (Danny) of Mooreville, Jason Bishop of Evergreen and Julia Milstead (Justin) of Fulton. Her great grandchildren. Davis Webb, Logan Webb, Colin Bishop and William Milstead. One great great grandchild, Georgia Tice Webb. A special friend and caregiver, Betty Sandlin. Well acquainted with loss, Hattie Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Theron Pettigrew, two sons, James Michael Bishop and Johnny Lynn Bishop, a grandson, Anthony Bishop. 3 brothers and a sister.
Pallbearers will be Justin Milstead, Danny Webb, Jason Bishop, Logan Webb, Davis Webb and Ron Rollins. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Parker, Rick Leslie, Steve Wilemon and Phillip Williams.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Children’s Fund, P. O. Box 487, Plantersville, MS. 38862.
