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Pearl Barr Obituary

Pearl Lynn Barr COTTAGEVILLE, SC - Miss Pearl Lynn Barr, lovingly known by many as "Pebbles", age 13, of Red Oak Road, Cottageville, entered into her state of eternal rest Tuesday evening, April 20, 2010, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston following a long and courageous battle with osteosarcoma cancer. Funeral services will be conducted 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2010, from The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Chapel, Walterboro with The Reverend Haskell Parler officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum at Barr Cemetery, located on the family property, 3631 Red Oak Road, Cottageville. Born December 7, 1996, in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina she was a daughter of Mr. Donald Edward Barr, Jr. and Mrs. Tammy Lynn Barr. She was currently a sixth grade student at Colleton Middle School in Walterboro, where she was a cheerleader with the school's B-Team Cheerleading Team and was the Mascot of the Colleton County High School's Varsity Cheerleading Team. She possessed an avid love for painting, an art she was very skilled at, and horses, fishing the local creeks and riding horses. She also loved to hunt, and on a recent hunting excursion with her father to New Mexico had the privilege of harvesting a trophy Elk and also in this past year had killed a record American White Tail deer. She had entered and received trophies and accolades for many beauty pageant contests. Surviving in addition to her parents, Donny and Tammy Barr of Cottageville are: two sisters, Dana Marie Barr of Summerville and Crystal Lynn Barr, whom she affectionately referred to as "Sissy" of the home; her maternal grandparents, Judy Herzog and her husband Phil of Bowman and Ken Egbert of Flower Mound, Texas; and her paternal grandparents, Donald and Leona Barr, whom she affectionately referred to as "Pap Pap" and "Loie". There is one niece, Patricia Marie Bosley; and one nephew, Dylan Thomas Bosley that also survive. Flowers will be accepted, or for those that wish, memorial contributions may be directed in her memory to the Pearl Barr Memorial Fund, which has been established through Wachovia Bank, and can be made through any local branch. For those that so desire, memorial messages and thoughts of condolence as well as memories of Pearl may be shared with the Barr family by visiting: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com. Family and friends are invited to call from 7:00 until 9:00 this Saturday evening at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 23, 2010.

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December 31, 2010

Something reminded me of you the other day :) Hope you had a Merry Christmas and keep everyone safe on New years love you Pearl!!! ♥ Caleigh.

chloe crosby

May 16, 2010

dear the barr family

i know we havent talked in a while but i would like to give my condolencences to your family and to Pearl i love you and i miss you Pearl

May 11, 2010

Tammy, we are so sad to hear of our loss but we are also thankful it is Heaven's gain! We are so thankful for the change we had to get to know Pearl! We will always remember her! Jeff, Rhonda, Rachel Addis

Tammy Barr

May 2, 2010

Pearl, Your Dad, Crystal and I are heartbroken. We love you with ALL of our hearts. We will be with you soon in heaven. From Your mom

Judy Herzog

May 2, 2010

Pearl will be missed but she is a angel now. She is watching over all of her family

Grandma Judy & Phil

Wendy Haigood

April 27, 2010

Sorry for your loss. I only met Pearl one time. She was a sweet girl. May God bring you comfort. Trust in Him!

Bianca Bridge

April 27, 2010

Sorry about ya'll loss.I'll be praying for ya'lls family.

Michelle Hogan

April 27, 2010

I did not know Pearl...I recently became friends with Betty Barr...and saw her post this morning. I cannot begin to imagine what it feels like to lose a child...but I know our God does...and His heart breaks with yours as you grieve the loss of your precious Pearl. My prayers are that you will feel His presence so real and He will begin to feel the enormous gaping void that you and her siblings feel this Tuesday afternoon! Sometimes we do not understand...but God has our days in His hands...I pray that you all are touched by His amazing compassion through this! Thank you for sharing a bit of your story, and your life with Pearl with me...your newest friend of the family! Michelle Hogan

Linda Corbett Bradshaw

April 25, 2010

There is nothing that can be said...for no matter what or how long she has been sick, you can never be truly prepared. I know that God is with each of you and will bring you peace.

Christina Jones

April 25, 2010

I never knew her personally. She was the Mascot of the Colleton County High School's Varsity Cheerleading Team, so she was part of the family. Pearl was my boyfriend's sister's best friend forever. She will be terribly be missed. At least she is in no pain and is with the Lord.

NANCY WELLS

April 25, 2010

DONNY AND TAMMY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PEARL'S PASSING. SHE WAS A VERY BRAVE YOUNG LADY. ALL THAT SHE WENT THROUGH HAD TO HURT THE BOTH OF YOU BUT SHE IS IN GOD'S HANDS NOW WITH NO MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING. HOLD ON TO THE MEMORIES FOR YOU WILL HOLD HER AGAIN AND ALL OF YOU WILL HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGHT DAY BY DAY. HE WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT AND KEEP YOU STRONG. MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU THROUGH THE COMING DAYS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.LOVE NANCY (THERESA ALLEN
S SISTER)

Willie and Chrissie Hopkins

April 25, 2010

Donnie, Tammy, Dana, and Crystal, Words can not discribe how sorry we are to hear about the passing of your beautiful daughter Pearl. She was so courageous and a blessing to all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen wimberly

April 24, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Barr and Pearl's family, I did not know Pearl but she touched the hearts of many of my friends when she came hunting a few seasons back in Reevesville. They were so excited and proud to have the opportunity to take her hunting. They talked about it for weeks!! She was a beautiful young lady and I know that she was loved by all those who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Diane Baldwin

April 24, 2010

Dear Tammy,Donny&Crystal, I am saddened by the news of Pearl!She was such an inspiration to me & many others! Pearl brightened my life with her smile! What an Angel! My prayers are with you all! God Bless you-Diane

Walker and Pat Martin

April 24, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Joan@Kelly Johnson

April 23, 2010

A life barely begun yet so full, sent back to heaven as an angel to watch over all the lives that she so lovingly touched. Our prayers and deepest thoughts are with you...and your loving parents Donny and Tammy, friends in Christ.

Makayla Smalls

April 23, 2010

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barr,

I am sorry for your loss. Pearl was a wonderful person and a great friend to me. She and I made a promise that when she returned to school we would be best friends again. It hurts me to know that she and I will not have the chance to keep that promise now. What I do know is, she I and I will have to chance again one day to fulfill that promise. I know that she is a beautiful angel in heaven wearing a white robe with beautiful wings, and a halo made of gold watching over all of her family members and friends from above. I will miss her!

Pearl,

I am sorry I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye to you… well not goodbye, but see you later!!! Until we meet again, I will miss you.

Your friend,

Makayla L. Smalls

Crystal Smalls

April 23, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Barr,

My family and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful daughter, Pearl. I wish we could find words that would alleviate your pain, but we cannot imagine what they are. Losing a child is one of the saddest life experiences possible, and words of true comfort are difficult to find. Although, Pearl seemed to have suffered for a long time, at this moment it may seem as if there are no blessing in her departure from this life, but there is, she is no longer in pain and that is a blessing in itself. Even though this was not an easy fight for Pearl or your family to endure, she fought to the very end. I don't think Pearl ever knew how many lives she touched; her absence will be felt by many. Please know that we are thinking of your family in your time of sorrow. May God continue to bless you, and give you strength and healing throughout this most difficult time in your lives. You have our sincerest condolences.

To Pearl’s Siblings,

Life is never quite the same when a sibling is no longer present. My family and I are sorry for the suffering you are experiencing. I know you will miss her just as much as she will miss you. You shall meet again one day! Until that day shall come to pass, Pearl will always be with you in your hearts and minds and in spirit, as your guardian angel, to keep you safe and out of harm’s way. With love and prayers to you and the rest of your family, we send our deepest condolences.

Sincerely,

Crystal, Makayla and Kenneth Smalls

April 23, 2010

We all feel the sadness in the loss of a child. Please know that there are many prayers being said for your family. May the love and memories you shared with Pearl comfort you and carry you through your sorrow.

lisa jarrell

April 23, 2010

to pearl barr family my prayer with you she is a beautiful child of CHRIST forever,

margaret topping

April 23, 2010

tammy sorry for lost my prayers are with you

April 23, 2010

Such a precious little girl. Her family is in our thoughts and prayers. She is a beautiful angel now watching over you.

April 23, 2010

To Pearl's family, our prayers are with you at this time.

We only got to spend four days with Pearl but know that she touched all of our hearts in those four days. She was a very special person. Be strong in the knowledge that she is in a better place now.

The staff of Camp Woodie and the South Carolina Waterfowl Association

Sandra Reed

April 23, 2010

Tammy, Donny and Crystal, Noel and I are deeply saddened by your loss. Pearl was always such a loving and sweet child. Her beauty shined from the inside out. As a family you let her achive all of the dreams she could in her short life.We will remember Pearl very fondly and wish you love , memories to last forever and Gods blessings, knowing that Pearl is surely a beautiful sweet angel watching over us. Best regards Sandie Noel Christopher & Darin Reed

Lisa Flynn

April 23, 2010

I first met Pearl several years ago. I was having a garage sale and selling lots of horse related products. It was Pearl's birthday and she and her Daddy came first thing in the morning to look through the items I had. Once I found out it was her birthday, I told her to get anything she wanted. She was so excited walking around picking up every thing and anything thing that was horse related. She was such a beautiful and vibrant girl and I have thought of her so often since then. I was so sadden to hear that she had lost her valiant fight. Pearl touched my heart with her bravery and attitude. To Pearl's family, you are in my thoughts and my prayers and I hope the memories of your precious little girl, help sustain you in the days, weeks and years ahead. My deepest sympathies.

Angela Lowery

April 23, 2010

It was a gift to know such a special young lady. Our prayers are with the family.

Harold, Angela, Lindsey, Cierra and Zachary Lowery

Patty Meadows

April 23, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Joan@Kelly Johnson

April 23, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elizabeth & Michael Butler

April 23, 2010

Donny and Tammy and family
Pearl was avery sweet loving and care friend to all we are going to miss her so much Columbo sends his love so does mr and mrs Walker if yall need anything just give us a call or stop by We Love Yall
Elizabeth Walker Butler and Family

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