Pearl Barefoot

Pearl (Boghosian) Barefoot Born in Pontiac, MI in 1931 to first generation Armenian immigrants from Turkey and Greece, Pearl was the youngest of seven siblings, six of whom lived into their “golden” years. Her parents were Mary (Parsekian) Boghosian (1906-1982) and Krikor George Boghosian (1888-1957). Pearl and her siblings – Harry, Charlie, Angie, Rose, and Alice – were raised in a Christian home by loving and hard-working parents. Pearl spent her first 89 years as a resident of Pontiac, MI, where she assisted her former husband (M.T. Barefoot, Jr., 1930-2011) with their small businesses, worked for the City of Pontiac until retiring in 1997, and raised children Don Barefoot (born 1954, residing in Travelers Rest, SC) and Sandra (Barefoot) Pruente (1957-2010, Clarkston, MI). Pearl was a caring and proud mother, grandmother, and great grandmother; a devoted daughter and sister; and a much loved and loyal friend to her many long-time neighbors and work associates. She relocated to Greenville, SC in 2020 to be near her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Karen Barefoot, where she became a much-appreciated resident of her senior communities (Westminster, The Willows of Easley, and Reedy River Post-Acute). As the last of her generation of 30 “aunts and uncles” from both sides of the family, Pearl was well-loved and will be missed by scores of relatives, including her son, Don (Karen) Barefoot, as well as grandsons Brandon (Jennifer) Barefoot of Fort Worth, TX, Michael Pruente of West Bloomfield, MI, and Matthew (Jessica) Pruente of Plymouth, MI. Pearl is also survived by great grandchildren Brock, Christian, Ellie, and Alex, as well as nephews and nieces too numerous to name. Pearl has long expressed faith in Christ alone for her eternal life. She was resting comfortably as she peacefully graduated from this life into her glorious eternal life at home with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday June 15, 2024 at Mountain View Memorial Park, 7 Duncan Road, Travelers Rest, SC with an informal reception immediately afterward at the nearby home of Don and Karen Barefoot, 43 Lake Farm Court, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 Personal expressions may be forwarded to Don Barefoot (don.barefoot11@gmail.com) and/or shared on the Travelers Rest Funeral Home website. **FAMILY HAS REQUESTED NO FLOWERS OR GIFTS PLEASE**

Pearl Barefoot

June 23, 1928 - June 5, 2024