Pearl Bice

Pearl Godsey Bice, 95, of Hixson, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2016. She was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her family and to her special needs son, Eddie well into her senior years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Sallie Godsey; son, Eddie Eugene Bice; and eight siblings. Survivors include her children, Wallace (Phyllis) Bice Jr., Morris Wayne Bice Sr. and Marilyn (Tracy) Smith; grandchildren, Shauna Black, James Wallace Bice III, Michelle E. Bates, Kimberly Smith, Morris “Beau” Bice Jr., Allen Coffelt Jr. and John Coffelt; 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the director and staff of Brookdale Assisted Living for the love and special attention given while, making Brookdale her home. Also, a thank you to Hospice of Chattanooga and her nurse, Laura. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Autism Cares Foundation at Autism Cares Foundation, P.O. Box 180, Richboro, PA 18954 or Bethel Bible Village, 3001 Hamill Rd, Hixson, TN 37343. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on today, at the funeral home. Funeral services for Pearl will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at the funeral home, with Rev. David McNabb officiating. Burial to follow the service at Chattanooga Memorial Park. Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.chattanoogafuneralhomenorthchapel.com