Pearl Yoakum

November 5, 1935 - February 2, 2008

Pearl Yoakum November 5, 1935 - February 2, 2008 Pearl Catherine (Richie) Yoakum, 72, of Falmouth, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2008. Pearl was born on November 5, 1935 to the late Frank and Joy (Price) Richie. On February 22, 1958, she married Harvey "Joe" Yoakum, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2006. She was an active member of Grassy Creek Christian Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher and softball coach for many years. Pearl was a twenty two year cancer survivor and active participant in the Relay for Life. She lit the flame of hope in 2005. Pearl worked several years at the former Scholl's Shoe Factory and in the cafeteria at Pendleton County High and Pendleton Middle School. She babysat many children in our community and which they would continue to stay in contact. She was named 2007 Honorary Salvation Army Bell ringer. Pearl enjoyed visiting the local nursing homes with her grandchildren, playing softball even after 70, ringing the Salvation Army bell, visiting the nursing homes, and most of all proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.