Pearl May

Pearl A. May, 61, passed away December 8, 2009.

Born in Meridian, Miss., she had lived in this community over 30 years. She had been a cook for Valley View and BridgePark Nursing homes.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Dannie Tucker, five brothers and two sisters, she is survived by her husband, Donnal 'Poncho' May of Akron; sons, James C. (Jackie) May of Columbus, Ohio, Demetrius May and daughter, Shalonda May, both of Akron; brothers, Willie Charles (Adrine) Tucker, Sr. of Yantley, Ala., Bennie (Selestine) Tucker, Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; sisters, Louise T. Willis of Austin, Texas, Ethel (Jernigan) Jackson of Sterling Hts., Mich., Dannie Mae (Michael) Tracy and Lonnie Mae (James) Johnson, both of Akron; sisters-in-law, Hattie Mae Tucker of Meridian, Miss. and Earlene Tucker of Detroit, Mich.; brothers-in-law, James (Gussie) May, Odell May and Eddie May, all of Akron; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 12 noon at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, 180 Edward Ave., with Pastor Robert Evans officiating. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Glendale Cemetery. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 251 Glenwood Ave., 44310. SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO RHODEN MEMORIAL HOME, 330-724-1201

Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Dec. 10 to Dec. 13, 2009

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