Pearlie Mae Williford

On August 21, 2023, Pearlie Mae “Nana” Williford-Turner passed away peacefully at the age of 82. Pearlie was born to William and Pearl Dailey in Webberville, Texas on September 11, 1940. Pearlie is survived by her sister Minnie Jean, sons and their wives: JohnLee and Janet Williford, and Clifton and Becky Williford; daughter and husband: Denise and Richard Clickner; grandkids: Jennifer and Reggie Washington, Stephanie Young, John-Michael Williford, Jason and Adrienne Williford, Amanda and Chris Fisher; step son and wife: Steven and Lynette Turner; step daughter and partner: Kerry and Dennis Smith; grandkids: Winston and Client Smith, and Logan Turner; nine grandkids, 28 great-grandkids, and eight great-great-grandkids. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim Turner; grandson Travis Williford; one sister, eight brothers, and her parents. Pearlie or “Nana,” as she was called more often, was an amazing person. She enjoyed her life and her job as a preschool teacher. She was blessed to be able to teach for more than 30 years of her lifetime. During her off time, she loved to travel with her husband of 41 years, Jim. Out of all their shared travels, Pearlie loved New Mexico and Bourbon Street in New Orleans the most. She was known to be the happiest during summer and the holidays when she had all the family there with her. Pearlie was quiet the hostess with food, drinks, and fun. You could expect things such as BBQ’s, horseshoe, darts, swimming, cornhole, volleyball, and many others. You could always count on a Pina Colada there waiting to be enjoyed together. Nana’s house was always an awesome time. Pearlie “Nana” will be missed dearly, but her legacy will live on. Best advice from Nana: “Never leave the house without lipstick and clean underwear!” We love our Nana.