Gwendolyn Pulley

Gwendolyn “Nana Ann” Pulley, daughter of the late William Lacy Lary Sr. and Maebelle Comstock Lary was born on January 20, 1931 in Greenwood, Mississippi. She was the first born of five children in the Lary family. The family moved to Mobile, Alabama when Gwen was eight years old, and there she attended and graduated from Murphy High School in 1948. While in Mobile, she met her sweetheart Richard R. Pulley Sr. and they were joined in marriage November 6, 1948. Their union was blessed with two children, Richard R. Pulley Jr. (Rick) and Gregory Paul Pulley (Greg). Her husband’s career led them to Atlanta, Georgia in 1969 where she began her career as a decorator and became a partner in an interior design firm. Gwen’s husband, Richard Sr. preceded her in death on January 14, 1976. In 1981, Gwen moved to Birmingham, Alabama. Once in Birmingham, Gwen began a second career at the Robert F. Henry Tile Co. as their showroom manager for 27 years until her retirement at the age of 76. Gwen became a member of Center Point First Baptist Church in 1992 and later moved her letter to CrossPoint Church. Woven into the story of Gwen Pulley’s life was her belief and adamant Faith in Jesus Christ. Her journey began at the age of ten when she accepted Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. That decision, 81 years ago, became the cornerstone of her very full life as a selfless servant. Gwen’s example impacted so many of us because of the way she lived out the Great Commission each day of her life. (John 20:19-21), (Mathew 28:16-20) We will continue to enjoy so many memories, saved cards, personal notes and journal entries where she devoted countless prayer time for all of us. Gwen was preceded in death by her father William L. Lary Sr., her mother Maebelle Lary, her husband Richard R. Pulley Sr., her nephew Blake Lary, her son Richard R. Pulley Jr., her two brothers William L. Lary Jr. and Robert B. Lary. Surviving are Gwen’s two sisters, Marilyn Hodges (Joe) and Sally Wilkins, her son Greg Pulley (Holly), her daughter in law Judy Acton Pulley, her Grandchildren Ashleigh Pulley McIntosh (Taylor), Heather Rae Bonds (Brian), Lacey Taylore Culpepper, Lauren Michelle Pulley (Leah), Richard Brian Pulley (Kate), Mandie Pulley Russell (Robert), her great grandchildren Micah Pulley, Aiden Blackwell, Dylan Pulley, Harper Pulley, Savannah McIntosh, Sullivan Bonds and Jacob Culpepper, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and dear friends. We find comfort in knowing we will see her again and that she will live on in the better part of each of us. Friends and family are welcome to attend her service which will be held Sunday, February 26, 2023 at CrossPoint Church 8000 Liles Lane, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM and the Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 PM.

Gwendolyn Pulley

January 20, 1931 - January 4, 2023