Pearl B. Warnken, age 97 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Harmony Gardens Assisted Living.

Pearl was born June 20, 1925 in Delhi, New York, daughter of Ralph T. Burk and Vida H. (Hotchkiss) Burk.  At the age of 14, her family moved to Warrensburg.  She graduated from College High and received her BA at Central Missouri State.  Pearl was united in marriage to Irvin Fred Warnken on October 16, 1954 in Warrensburg.  The couple made their home in Warrensburg.  In years past, Pearl taught for several years.  For the majority of her adult life, she owned and operated a beauty shop.  Pearl was a very active member of First United Methodist Church and also, Glendale Extension Club and and Business & Professional Women.

Survivors include her two daughters: Cynthia Wilen (Mitchell) of Los Angeles, CA and Kimberly Cook of Cleveland, Tennessee and two granddaughters: Jenna and Emily Wilen.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin; sister, Florence Riddle; brother, Everett Burk and grandson, Jacob Cook.

Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 2 ^nd at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Peter Norton officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, one hour prior to service, Thursday at the church.

Memorial Contributions may be left to First United Methodist Church of Harmony Gardens Assisted Living.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net