Pearl E. Paschal

Pearl E. (Michael) Eytchison Paschal, 81, of Markleville, passed away March 19, 2015 at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born on March 8, 1934 to the late Oliver and Alice Michael in Anderson. She retired as office manager for Gene Staley in Deerfield, FL.

Pearl was a homemaker, loved gardening and her beloved Pomeranians. She also loved traveling, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the American Kennel Club.

She is survived by her children, Chuck (Carolyn) Eytchison of Markleville, Kathey (Jerry) Lambert of Chesterfield, Steve Eytchison of Anderson, Ralph (Gloria) Eytchison of Oklahoma, Phillip (Janis) Eytchison of Anderson, Debbie (Keith) Veppert of Anderson, Sheena (Gary) Sexton of Middletown and Jeff (Lisa) Eytchison of Anderson; 20 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and special friend, Jon Edmonson of Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Ralph Eytchison; second husband, Robert Paschal; and 10 brothers and sisters.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Vincent Anderson Home Health and Hospice and Dr. Magee for all the care given to Pearl.

Services will 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory with Rev. Dale Downs officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.