Pearlie Mae

Brownlee

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Brownlee was born on July 5, 1930, to the late Issac Thompson, Sr., and Dehlia Thompson in Fayetteville, Georgia. She received her formal education in Fayette County School System in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Brownlee accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age and was united with Holly Grove Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia.

Ms. Pearlie Mae Thompson Hicks was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Willie James Brownlee on March 2, 1971, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with three children.

Pearlie Mae was employed by Dundee Mills for many years until she retired. In her leisure time she enjoyed going to Church and serving God, and most of all she loved taking care and spending time with her family and friends.

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Mrs. Pearlie Mae Brownlee entered the Heavenly Gates knowing there will be no more sickness, pain, or suffering, only everlasting joy with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Issac Thompson, Sr., and Dehlia Thompson; children, Rozzie Hicks, and Mary Ann Richardson; grandson, Donald Richardson; her siblings, Annie Lois Merriweather, Isaiah Thompson, Jr., Ernest Thompson, Lloyd Thompson, Willie Hugh Thompson, George Thompson, Rufus Thompson, Arthur James Thompson, and Sylvester Thompson.

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Brownlee leaves a legacy of wonderful memories to be cherish in the heart of her loving and devoted husband, Mr. Willie James Brownlee; daughter, Dorothy T, Anderson; 6 grandchildren, Fidel Hicks, Roger Hicks, Katrina Hicks, Quadratus Anderson, James (Alisia) Walker and Tamika Anderson; 22 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Nellie Evans, Eula Mae Ogletree, and Shirley (Willie) Pack; brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Brownlee, and her forever friend, Sherry Thaxton. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her sweet and loving spirit.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Graveside Celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Oak Hill Cemetery. Pastor James H. Miller is the Eulogist.