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Pearl Veronica Garnette Dies at 83

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Pearl Veronica Garnette at the age of 83. She is preceded in death by her husband Paget “Riley” Garnette and Son-in-Law Vancito Christopher

Pearl Garnett

She is survived by her daughters:  Debra Garnette, Barbara “Sandra” Phillips, Clotel Vinson and Yvette Christopher

Sons: Rufus and Leroy Garnette

Sister:  Ena Augustus

Brother- In-Law:  Richard Augustus

Son-In-Law:  Theodore “Teddy” Phillips

21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren

She also leaves to mourn: Beulah, Joseph, Laverne and Louislyn Morris and family; the Garnette, Clarke, Peters, Bass, Micham and Huggins families of St. Kitts

She will also be fondly remembered by the Agape SDA Church family; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the first viewing on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Celestial Chapel of Dan Hurley Home for funerals. Second viewing begins at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Agape SDA Church with services to follow at 11:00 a.m.    Interment will follow at Eastern Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. For online condolences, directions, or to share a special memory, visit www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.come 

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