Pearl Wilson Slusher, age 85, of 1208 McKee Road, Berea, died Monday, March 29, 2004 at the Terrace from complications of Alzheimer's. She was lifelong resident of Madison County born Oct. 1, 1918, daughter of late Barnett and Belle Burns Wilson, a homemaker, and member of Silver Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include nieces and nephews, Ruth Rogers Davis (Ben), Sarah Wilson Riley, Fern Wilson Botkin (Fred), Pat Wilson (Anne) all of Berea, Annabelle Rogers Richardson (Cecil), Verelene Sturdevan, Walter Wilson (Freda), Wallace Wilson (Emmalene), Charles Wilson (Delores) all of Lexington, Carter Nelson Rucker of Florida, Barnett "Bill" Rogers (Anne) of Tennessee, Jean Marsh (Jim) of Ohio, as well as numerous great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William Elmer Slusher, 4 sisters, Ethel Alexander Lakes, Rachel Rogers, Gladys Wilson, Rosa Nell Rucker, and 4 brothers, Alfred B. Wilson, Joe Wilson, Leonard Wilson, Balis Wilson.

Funeral service 1:00 pm Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Reppert Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Rendleman and Rev. Kenny Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Berea Cemetery. Visitation 6 - 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be: Bruce Davis, Clifford Baker, Clyde Parker, Jack Hale, Cecil Richardson, Jr., Ben Jeromy Davis.