Pearl Elizabeth Blevins

Pearl Elizabeth Blevins, 81, of Colonial Heights, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hattie Pennington; daughter, Emma Michelle Reich; son, Joseph Edward Blevins; sister, Linda M. McElhanon; and brother, Vinton Ray Pennington. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, James “Jim” Blevins; daughter, Karen Sue Atkins and husband, Billy; daughter, Marcia Ann Brown; son, Scott Vinton Blevins; brother, James W. Pennington and wife, Kathy, brother, Robert Wayne Pennington; Thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Agnes Pennington; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Pearl was an Author who had two of her books published “George and Elizabeth” and a children’s book “SNO Drop and The Human Critters”. She was employed with Levi Strauss, and was one of the first women to hold the position of Industrial Engineer. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Crossroads Church 5201 Courthouse Rd. Prince George, VA 23875. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the church. Interment will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .