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Zona Pearl Crockett, of Cincinnati, formerly of Russell County, passed from this life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at CareCore at Lakeridge, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was 75 years of age.
Born July 7, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Glen and Laura Long Stargel. Pearl was of the Christian faith and always loved attending church.
Survivors include two sons, Billy (and Jamie) Birdwell, of Campbellsville and Daryl Birdwell, of Somerset; one brother, Wayne Stargel, of Russell Springs; four sisters, Joyce Wilson, Royce Smith, and Linda Sneed, all of Russell Springs, and Wanda Murray, of Columbia; four grandchildren, Coty Birdwell, Dylan Franklin, Hailey Birdwell, and Kayden Birdwell; and two great grandchildren, Wyatt Santiago and Joe Robert Birdwell.
In addition to her parents, Pearl is preceded in death by three brothers, Alpha Stargel, J.D. Stargel, and Gary Stargel.
Funeral services are 2:30 PM CST Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Bernard Funeral Home, with Sis. Phyllis Warriner officiating. Burial will follow in New Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation will begin after 12:30 PM CST and will continue until the time of services.
Kayden Birdwell, Coty Birdwell, Roger Wilson, Chris Fortenberry, Jonathan Stargel, and Jason Collins will serve as pallbearers
Funeral arrangements for Pearl Crockett are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
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