Pearle Hendry Warren's Obituary
Pearle Hendry Warren of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14.
2024. She was dearly loved by all of her family and many friends.
Pearle was born on March 6, 1933 in Tampa, Florida. She was the loving daughter of Edward Everett
and Leah (Crevasse) Hendry. Pearle was a 5th generation member of the pioneer Hendry family. She
graduated from Fort Myers High School and was involved in many activities including cheerleading
Glee Club, and editor of The Tidal Wave. Pearle married her high school sweetheart, Tom Wheeler.
They had three sons together. Tragically, Tom passed away at the young age of 33. Pearle was
fortunate enough to find love agaın and married Russ Warren. Russ and Pearle and their three boys had many adventures together. Pearle loved life and lived it to the fullest. Pearle enjoyed being together
with her family and playing bridge with her friends. Pearle was an avid tennis player and played on the
Fort Myers Racquet Club Women's Tennis League for many years. She was also a member of the
Continental Women's Club. She loved cooking for her family, gardening and going on cruises.
Pearle was a true southern lady. She had charm and elegance. She was kind, and had a gentle spirit that made an impression on anyone who was fortunate enough to have known her. She was an eternal optimist and always saw the good in everything. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
Pearle was preceded in passing by her first husband, Sherman Thomas Wheeler, her second husband,
Russell P. Warren, brother Edward Hendry, sisters Irene (Hendry) Goulding, Bette (Hendry) Bollinger
Donna (Hendry) Stanaland, and daughter in law Luciana Wheeler.
She leaves her loving memory with her sons, Steve Wheeler, Greg (Cathi) Wheeler, and David
Wheeler, grandchildren Brittney (Justin) Conerly, Jeffery (Breannah) Wheeler, Cortland (Autumn)
Wheeler, Nicole Wheeler, and Amanda Wheeler and great grandchildren' Ty Conerly, Cooper Conerly,
Cason Conerly, Taylor Conerly. Tegan Conerly, Abigail Wheeler, and Aubrey Wheeler. Pearle is also
survived by her sister Joanne Neubauer and brother Bill (Pat) Hendry as well as many nieces and
nephews who all loved her dearly.
Pearle's family has entrusted Ft Myers Memorial Gardens with the tender care of her final
arrangements.
A Celebration of Pearle's life will be held at: Broadway Community Church 3309 S. Broadway Friday, Fort Myers, Florida 33901, January 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
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