EDWARD PEARL WILSON-DONNER
August 21, 1942 ~ August 12, 2019
On August 21, 1942, Edward Pearl Wilson Donner was the second child born to the late Edward and Corinne (Patterson) Wilson in San Antonio, TX. Pearl accepted Christ and was baptized in November of 1954 at the New Light Missionary Baptist Church under the late Rev. Dr. P.S. Wilkinson Sr. serving on the youth usher board as President. Pearl attended public school in San Antonio, graduating from Hicks Beauty School in 1958. Pearl married Walter Donner Jr. of Chicago, IL. November 16, 1958. To this union, three children were born. While married, she lived in Chicago, IL with her family until relocating back to San Antonio, TX in 1966. Pearl held many positions, working in various industries. She worked for Bexar County Mental Health Mental Retardation for over 30 years, retiring in 1998. Pearl attended Calvary Baptist Church for many years until officially joining Calvary in November of 1990 under Rev. Robert Miller Jr. She served on the usher board, youth usher board coordinator, and drove the Sunday school van. Outside of her career, Pearl was gifted artistically which lead to her hobbies of coordinating weddings and many other social events for family and friends. She also worked as the beautician for Lewis Funeral Home for over 30 years. Pearl was devoted to her twin sons, daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Pearl was a force of light and love and became the family matriarch early, earning her the nickname “Lil’ Mama”; caring for family as a young girl and throughout her life. She carried out many traditions when spending time with family, but one of the most famous traditions was baking cookies throughout the Christmas Holiday as she was known for having quite the sweet tooth. In her later years, she wasn’t able to continue many activities, but was front and center at for any broadcasted San Antonio Spurs tip off.
Pearl made her transition on August 12, 2019.
Pearl is survived by her sons Chris Donner (Ann), Michael Donner, her daughter Darnett Dearring (Edgar), Brother, Claude “Bubba” Wilson, Neice Christine Wilson King and Nephew, Claude “Junior” Wilson, Jr. (Latanja) and Granddaughters, Erica Donner, Brooke Williams & Amanda Garza; Grandsons Kenneth Donner, Edmund Dearring, Nathaniel Donner, Derek A. Williams Jr., Chris Donner Jr., Edwin Dearring, Darren Dearring; Great-grandchildren Isaac Archer Pratt, Isabella Donner
She is preceded in death by her Father, Edward Wilson, Mother Corinne Wilson, Sister Pat O. Wilson, Niece Debra Wilson, Grandson Thomas Dearring, and Great Nephew Jordan Wilson.
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Interment following service: August 17, 2019 12:00 am - August 26, 2025 2:33 pm
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My heart and prayers are with you all in this season. On behalf of myself and classmates. You will be cherished forever Mrs. Pearl💜
~Pierre (Baby Clarence)~
God help me….This is so hard to write but it must be done. To Chris, Michael, Darnett and Family, I’m so sorry to hear that Ms. Pearl has gone on to glory. Ms. Pearl was like a second mother to me and my family. My mother adored Pearl and treated her just like her own daughter. The MHMR days was so great and Ms. Pearl you taught us so much and shared so much. One thing I can truly say about Ms. Pearl, she spoke her mind and she always mint what she said. Ms. Pearl use to kill me when she would fuss at Darnett. (smile) Well God is good all the time. God rewards faithfulness and Ms. Pearl he finally gave you your wings to fly to heaven!  Family, let God be your guide and strength. Ms. Pearl you will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Good job my faithful servant. Ms. Pearl you RIP Â
This candle is for Ms. Pearl…..May you rest in peace
My deepest condolences to the family I went to school with Darnett . I pray God gives the family of Mrs Donner strength at a time of their beloved Mother resting in Heaven.
I will always have fond memories of you. You always call me “Ann”.
We had much laughter from my mom aka “Aunt Jo” and Ms. Corrine, your mom.Â
Our families spent a lot of time together. You laughter, your humor as well as your love for the Bryant family will be missed.
My deepest condolences to Ms. Pearl’s family and friends. I am just finding out about her passing. Ms. Pearl as been a wonderful customer of mines and she will be greatly missed. I will forever cherish our talks.Â
To Mrs. Dearring,(Mrs. Dee aka Little Sister,
I would like to thank you so much for bring Mother Pearl into my life. My life for her was deep.The love that you had for your Mother holds the greatest love and respect for a parent. No one can expressed the fun, joy, laughter you shared with Mother. Your love was genuine. Mother Pearl’s love was given to you, your brothers, and your family and was shared wirh so many.I know that for sure. Mrs. Dearring, you gave your Mother her flowers while she was able to see them, smelled them, and enoyed them. You were a loving, kind, and sweet daughter. So now, let our Lord Jesus Christ hold you and tell you, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they are shall be comforted”, St Matthew 5:4. You will be remain in my prayers. May Father, God bless you, Mrs. Dee.  Â
Thinking of you today and the joy you brought to those around you.