Pacilla "Pearl" McDuffie

August 23, 1956 - April 18, 2018

Pearl McDuffie passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham on April 18, 2018. She was loved by everyone. Whenever she would greet someone, she would say, "I'm Pearl. Jesus loves you and I love you." She was a member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Grant. Pearl loved the Lord and little children and would make sure they attended church. She had a passion for singing gospel music. She also loved fishing, swimming and the water in general. Healthcare was her chosen profession because she liked helping people all her life. She always told her mother that she was her #1 baby. She is survived by her mother, Faye Holland; sons, Richard Gray (Stephanie) and Aaron Gray (Kim); sister, Missie Rogers (Tim); brother, Richard Holland, Jr. (Phyllis); sister, Betty Holland; grandson, Andrew Miller Granddaughter, Hayley Miller ; grand dog, Gracie; and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her Father, Richard Johnson Holland Sr., and Niece, Heather Holland. The family would like to especially thank Diversicare of Boaz, AC Unit and all the staff at St. Vincent's Hospital-Birmingham.