Mother Pearlie McAfee Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Mother Pearlie McAfee (Benton Harbor, Michigan), whose life came to an end on December 2, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mother Pearlie McAfee or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband Reverend Milton P. McAfee; her mother Maud Cole; her children, Lenon McAfee (Gwendolyn McAfee), Lennie Broyles and Doris Cornelius (Kelvin Cornelius); her parent Willie Cole; her siblings, Ruth (John L. McAfee), Connie (Robert Freeman) and Johnnie Lee Cole; her son-in-law Paul Oberholtzer (Skipper); and her grandson Terrance Coburn.
She is survived by: her daughters, Alzeni Crumble of Benton Harbor, MI., Jackie Hart (Clarence) of Benton Harbor, MI., Marie Oberholtzer of Benton Harbor, MI., Vera Holmes of Benton Harbor, MI. and Jannie Kiser of Eau Claire, MI; her granddaughter Tara (Warren Sanders) of Benton Harbor, MI; her adoptive daughter Rose Ewell of Benton Harbor, MI; her sons, Steve McAfee of Eau Claire, MI, Don McAfee (Denise) of Benton Harbor, MI, Scott Coburn of Benton Harbor, MI and Dennis Davis (Caitlin) of Stevensville, MI; and her siblings-in-law, Rev. Fletcher McAfee (Thomasine) of Benton Harbor, MI, Rev. W. L. McAfee (Jennie) of Shreveport, LA, Bobbie Wright of Eau Claire, MI, Sue McAfee of Benton Harbor, MI, Fay Hill of Houston, TX, Mildred Adams of Grand Rapids, MI, Mae Allen of Benton Harbor, MI, Alice McAfee Clay, Charlie McAfee of Niles, MI and Lula McAfee of Overton, MO.. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.
