Virginia Beach—Mrs. Sandra (Sandi) Pearl, 88, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023.
Sandi was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. on June 8, 1934, to Morris and Rose Gilman.
Over the years, Sandi’s passions included tending to her rose gardens, sewing, and playing mahjong with her friends. She adored spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sandi enjoyed caregiving with the elderly where she volunteered at Beth Sholom Village for more than 20 years. She was a devoted wife for 69 years, a caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Sandi was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Pearl, her parents, Morris and Rose Gilman, as well as her two brothers, Sidney and Jerome Gilman.
Sandi is survived by her five children, Michele Vicars and husband Claude, Keith Pearl and wife Tina, Kenneth Pearl and wife Carlen, Michael Pearl and wife Gail and Bruce Pearl and wife Michelle, 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-grandson due in August.
A graveside service officiated by Rabbi Israel Zoberman was held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations to Virginia Beach SPCA or Beth Sholom Village.