Birth date: Dec 14, 1926 Death date: May 31, 2015
Pearl Louise Daye, 88, of Miami Lakes, FL, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 surrounded by her family. Pearl was born on December 14, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank and Lillian Nowland. She grew up in America's heartland durin Read Obituary
You always welcomed into your home. Provided meals and mint chocolate chip cake!You bandaged my wounds, wiped my tears , and gave me encouragement and direction when I had none. I can never say thank you enough. Rest in peace mom. Love Brian
May 31, 2015 I received a call from Pearl at 0930 in the morning. All I heard was (I need help). I rolled out of bed, dressed quickly and left to assist Pearl. When I arrived she was in distress and unable to stand up. I questioned her as to what was wrong, she stated that she could not stand. I stood her up and tried to get her to step towards her bed which she could not do, so I sat her back down and comforted her until Fire Recue arrived. While waiting for Rescue I was asking if she was o.k. and just talking to let her know someone was there for her.
I will miss Pearl dearly, as a mother-in-law, I have to say she was the best. To me she was like a substitute mother. She was always there when I needed her, always giving of herself to help anyone. Pearl was a true Matriarch of the family, always kind, never afraid to say what was on her mind. She taught me over the years what a true family is about. Her Moussaka and Chicken Cacciatore were the best, along with her Oyster Dressing at Thanksgiving.
Bob
There are so many memories of my Mom it is difficult to pick just one. I only want to say to her: "Mom, when you went through your breast cancer many years ago I was awed as to how you beat it and how strong you have been since then coping with the effects that were left. Because of that strength I was able to cope with my own battle as I knew if you could do it so could I and I did beat it. You were there with me every step of the way and I am so grateful that I was able to do that for you the past two years. You were determined to do your best to beat cancer again but, unfortunately, it was too much this time. I will miss you greatly - especially when I go to pick up the phone to call when I need to talk with you. I LOVE YOU MOM. Rest in God's hands and be at peace".
I will miss you so much Grandma!! I love you!
Pearl Daye: You were my rock, my truth, my dear friend, my other Mom, you scolded me when I needed it (even as an adult), you loved me unconditionally, you always made me feel good about myself and pushed me when I didn't have it in me try harder. You were the Sister my Mom never had. You and Mom had the good cop bad cop routine down pat!:) You were a large influence on my wonderful childhood as well as the other neighborhood kids. You made me wear a sweater even when I was not cold - but YOU were:) You were another grandparent to my son. You taught me that no one can ever have too big of a family and too much love. You taught me to stand up for myself, forgiveness, individual respect, you could look at me and I knew what you were saying without saying a word. You made me listen when I didn't want to and listen I did. You listened to me with always an open heart. You told me things I did not want to hear but needed to hear. We had the most wonderful fun trips, lunches, dinners, cocktail hours and more laughs than one can possibly keep track of.
I've never experienced a loss like this....there will never be another Pearl Daye. When I think of all the lives you have touched it's overwhelming. You were the most positive, influencing individual and we will all be so richly blessed forever for having you in our lives.
You and your wisdom will live in my heart forever.
Always,
Your Jan
