By Rachel Alexander & Monica Charsley A caring mum who became a lollipop lady after her son was nearly mowed down by a driver has sadly died. Pearl Gallimore, from Tean, Stroke-on-Trent, touched the hearts of many when she took up her role to help pupils safely cross the street in 1976. She sadly passed away at the age of 82 on March 16. The selfless parent worked as a lollipop lady for 25 years after her son David, who was seven at the time, was nearly involved in a crash with a car. Following the near-death experience, she campaigned for the major road, A50, to be constructed. She was placed…