Sis. Pearlie Mae Allen entered her earthly life on July 23, 1942, to the parents of Frances Lovelace Little and Elijah Whooper in Macon, MS. She was raised and was a lifelong resident of the Macon community. Pearlie received her education in the Noxubee County School System and graduated from B.F. Liddell High School in 1961. She accepted Christ as her personal savior and joined Zion Hill M.B Church where she remained a lifelong faithful member. She served in various organizations within the church including: the choir, food committee, program committee, usher board, and wherever her love and support was needed.  Sister Pearlie Mae was also a vital part of her Piney Woods community. She was loved dearly and enjoyed her missionary work throughout the neighborhood.

Sis. Pearlie was employed with the Noxubee County Health Department for many years until retirement. She was married to Leon Allen, Sr., and to this union one son was born.

Sis. Pearlie Mae Allen transitioned to her eternal home on October 28, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers: Nathaniel Little and Otha Little; her sister, Frances Denise Little; and her son, Christopher Allen.

Pearlie Mae Allen's memories will forever be cherished: her children: Leon (Demetra )Allen, Jr. of Ardmore, OK, Rubye (Quency) Cook of Arlington, TX, Sherrye (Freddie) Bardley of Starkville, MS, and Chandra Allen of Grand Prairie, TX; her siblings, Jake (Gurlinda) Little, Larry (Deborah) Little, Laura Edwards, Dorothy (Otis) Grissom all of Detroit, MI, Vera (J.B.) Scott of Cordova, TN, Brenda (Audie) Murphy and Eddie Little both of Fort Worth, TX, and Henry Little of Macon, MS; her grandchildren, Marvis, Sauvarious, Brandon, Cory, Quentin, Brock, and Candria; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; her special family members whom she nurtured, Christopher Patterson, Pearlie Lang Bell, Tommy and Roy Smith, Freddie Graham, and Jerry Barner; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.