Pearl Allen Maness

Robbins - Vera Pearl Allen Key Maness was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends she had touched in some significant way throughout her long, memorable life. Those who were touched by her understood the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her gentle smile, always kind words, and loving spirit brought so much joy to her family and friends. Pearl gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life. She loved the Lord and her family with such great devotion. She will be greatly missed by all. Pearl is survived by one daughter, Betty M. Sanders of Robbins; four sons, Arnold Keith Key of West End; James Elvin Maness of Asheboro; Danny Ray Maness of Halifax; and Tommy Rex Maness of Robbins; sister, Tessie Greene of Star. She was blessed with eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one step-great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by husband, Charles Earnest Key in December 1949; husband, Ray Elvin Maness in 1993 of Robbins; parents, John Elsie and Mattie Bruce Allen; six sisters; three brothers. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Browns Chapel Christian Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Michael Parenti, Rev. Gary Wasiner, and Rev. James Brewer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, November 18, 2011, at Phillips Funeral Home, 216 South Main Street, Star. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Browns Chapel Christian Church 608 Browns Chapel Road Robbins, NC 27325