Mrs. Pearline Lamour Harmon

On May 27, 2026 GOD gifted Pearline Lamour Palmer Harmon with perfect health and welcomed her into his loving arms. Her Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Bethel Christian Church, 1930 Bethel Road NE Conyers, Georgia 30012. Viewing will begin at 10am, prior to the service. Visitation will be Friday, June 5, 2026 noon – 7pm (Family Hours 5-7pm) at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045 and one hour prior to the Celebration of Life service at 10:00AM. Interment will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Georgia National Cemetery, 1040 Scott Hudgens Rd. Canton, GA 30114. Due to the restrictions at Georgia National Cemetery, the family respectfully requests that in lieu of flower you contact her daughters directly for alternative tribute options. Pearline was born on March 14, 1942, in Macon, North Carolina, to the late Richard Edward and Carrie Beatrice Palmer. From an early age, her parents nurtured both her deep love for the Lord and her passion for learning. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age and was baptized at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she faithfully sang in the youth choir. Throughout her life, Pearline remained devoted to her faith and served through her memberships at Quioccasin Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia; St. John Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Virginia; Mt. Calvary Memorial Baptist Church, Franklin, Virginia; Third Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Virginia; and ultimately Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church, Lithonia, Georgia. Pearline’s commitment to education began in the North Truxton community of Portsmouth, Virginia, where she graduated from I.C. Norcom High School. She continued her academic journey at North Carolina Central University, earning a bachelor’s degree in American history with a minor in Library Science. She later obtained a master’s degree in library science from Clark Atlanta University. In Portsmouth, Virginia Pearline met and married her husband of 50 years, the late Rev. Roosevelt Harmon, Jr. Together they raised two daughters and mothered children throughout Hampton Roads by her commitment to lifelong education. Her love for education became the foundation of a meaningful career that touched countless lives across public schools, colleges, and universities. Pearline shared her passion for learning and literacy as a librarian while serving at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, W.E. Waters Middle School, Highland Biltmore Elementary School, Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, and Angelos Bible College. She was a dedicated educator, librarian, mentor, and lifelong champion of learning. Pearline served her community while in Virginia. She was an active and devoted member of the Virginia Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Las Amigas, Incorporated, Pinochle Bugs Social & Civic Club, Inc., and the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation. Each organization provided her an opportunity to educate, spread love and serve. In 2010, Pearline relocated with Roosevelt to Snellville, Georgia. In Snellville Pearline established a busy retiree lifestyle. Soon after settling in, she and Roosevelt joined Antioch-Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church and became active members. Pearline served on the Mother Board and other ministries. She made new friends and joined the Pinochle Bugs Social & Civic Club, Inc. She continued her sisterhood by transferring membership to the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She also became “GiGi” to several new family members. Pearline will be remembered for her steadfast faith, quiet strength, servant’s heart, and enduring devotion to GOD, family, education, and community. Celebration of Life Service LIVESTREAM will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045. Interment will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Georgia National Cemetery, 1040 Scott Hudgens Rd. Canton, GA 30114. Please express your condolences here on our website. Services entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30045. 770-338-5558.

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Mrs. Pearline Lamour Harmon

March 14, 1942 - May 27, 2026