She was born Lavina Pearl, but went by Pearl her adult life. She was tough and held strong the things she belived in and it was hard to change her mind. She loved everyone no matter what..She had 5 sisters and lost a brother when he was young. She couldn't remember her mom very much, but she said often how beautiful she was, and played the piano...She lived in an orphanage most of her childhood, and it was very painful for her to talk about.