Anna Marie Pemberton

Anna Marie Allen Pemberton, age 92, of Gulfport, MS went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 3, 2014. She was born February 13, 1922, in Lake Charles, LA and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1955. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Rev. Garlon L. Pemberton. Together they pioneered, pastored and evangelized many churches and mentored countless numbers of people. Mrs. Pemberton was a true lady of God who mentored ladies in a remarkable fashion. Her greatest joy was her family, all of whom she loved dearly. She is survived by her four children: Ruth Surratt, Beth Cartee-Mulford, Dickie Pemberton and Buzzy Pemberton; two sisters: Donna Louise Smithson and Mickey Breaux; ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 1726 15th Street, Gulfport, MS on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., funeral service at 2:00 P.M., followed by burial at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. A special thanks to the caregivers at Dunbar Village, Bay St. Louis, MS and Camellia Hospice, Gulfport, MS for their love and devotion. The family prefers memorials to International Rett Syndrome Foundation, 4600 Devitt Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45246 or www.rsrf.com (Rett Syndrome Research Foundation). View and sign the register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com