Pearl Elizabeth Courtway Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Pearl Elizabeth Courtway of Gerald, Missouri, whose life came to an end on March 3, 2026 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank and Elizabeth; her husband Ray Courtway; her son B. J. Courtway; her stepsons, Richard, David, Charles and Floyd "Bud" Courtway; and her siblings, Anna Mae Hill, Mary Jane Zekoll, Ed, Joe, John, Jerry, Bill, Thomas and Jim Messex.

She is survived by: her children, Annea Courtway of Gerald, Rebecca Mulvaney (Brian) of Peoria, IL, Bert Courtway (Connie) of Gerald and Mike Courtway (Donna) of Toulon, IL; her stepsons, Jerry Courtway (Patricia) of Victoria, IL, Robert Courtway (Deanna) of Spring Bay, IL and Lester Courtway of Sparland, IL; her daughters-in-law, Kay Courtway of Spring Bay, IL and Neva Courtway of Henry, IL; her sister Evelyn Vanderpool of Gerald; and her sisters-in-law, Linda Messex of Union and Mary Messex of Bland. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Courtway family (checks payable to Annea Courtway).