MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR EASTER PEARL OWENS
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Easter Pearl Owens, most beloved citizen, to her eternal reward on January 17, 2019, at the age of eighty-three; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of her passing by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward and Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Government Operations; and
WHEREAS, Easter Pearl Owens was born on July 10, 1935, to David and Irene Love in Greenville, Mississippi and proud sister of Julia Mae (Jute), Betty Jean, and Alice Jean, whom she dearly loved. Pearl accepted Christ at an early age and became a faithful servant to the lord. She regularly attended church and sang in the choir. She was also a frequent singer on a local radio show; and
WHEREAS, The family moved to Chicago while Pearl was a young girl. Here in Chicago, she attended Wendell Phillips High School on the city's south side. In 1953, Pearl met Richard Owens, after a brief courtship they were married. To their union five children were born: Richard, III, Gregory, Debra, Robert and Claude. Pearl and Richard were married for 64 wonderful years; and
WHEREAS, Pearl worked at Percy L. Julian High School for several years and Nathan Davis Elementary School for approximately fifteen years where she served as a Teacher's Assistant. The students loved her and the staff respected her for her professionalism and dedication to her work; and
WHEREAS, Pearl's primary focus in life was on raising her children and providing a stable, warm, and loving home for her immediate and extended family; and
WHEREAS, When Pearl and Richard's children became adults and created their own families, Pearl poured her immense love and care into her sixteen grandchildren. Each one of them believed, wholeheartedly, that they were her favorite; and
WHEREAS, Pearl loved to dress well. Her favorite style was anything leopard print. Whatever she wore had to match from head to toe. Everything from her hairp...
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