Pearlie Mae

Todd Baldwin

Mrs. Pearlie Mae Todd Baldwin, age 90, a resident of the Winn Community of Jackson, AL was born March 23, 1930 to the parentage of the late Mr. Fred Todd and the late Mrs. Adell Woodson Todd. She departed this life at her home on June 22, 2020.

Mrs. Baldwin was a faithful member of Berry's Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Winn. Before failing health, she served untiringly and dutifully as an usher, trustee, class leader, and on the culinary arts committee. Mrs. Baldwin was the ideal homemaker and enjoyed baking an assortment of homemade cakes, pies, and oatmeal cookies for her family to enjoy. She would bake dozens of homemade rolls and give them to her friends to complement their family dinners. Mrs. Baldwin excelled in the art of cooking, as was evidenced in her employment and friendship of over 50 years friendship with the Omelia Family of Grove Hill, AL. As the years passed on, Mrs. Baldwin found much joy, peace and happiness as she'd clap her hands to the melodies of her two favorite gospel music artists, Rance Allen and The Williams Brothers. She was also an avid football fan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Prentis Baldwin; two brothers, Edward James Todd and Rutherford Todd; and a sister, Ella Mae Todd.

She will be cherished forever in the hearts of two loving and devoted daughters, Ms. Betty J. Baldwin and Ms. Margie Baldwin Calhoun, both of Mobile, AL; one grandchild, Robert Bradley (Natalie) Calhoun of Fairhope, AL; two great-grandchildren, Christian Joel Powell of Springfield, VA and Anna Bradley Calhoun of Fairhope, AL; two sisters-in-law, Hattie Mae Todd of Battle Creek, MI and Loreane Williams of Pascagoula, MS; three devoted friends, Mrs. Carrie Lean Laffitte of Grove Hill, AL, Mrs. Delia Mae Bumpers, of Jackson, AL, and Mrs. Clara Callier of Mobile, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing Thursday, June 25, 2020, 2pm until 5pm at Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 26, 2020, 1pm at Bumpers Cemetery, Berry's Chapel Road (Winn Community) Jackson, AL 36545; Rev. Isaac Acquah, Eulogist. In compliance with COVID-19 guidelines, masks are required and social distancing will be implemented.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.