Avis de décès de Jean-W. Pearson

Jean W. Pearson Mrs. Jean W. Pearson, 77, of Perry, passed away Saturday March 14, 2009 at her sister's residence following an extended illness. Mrs. Pearson was a native of Taylor County and returned in 2004 from Georgia where she had lived since 1952. She was of the Methodist Faith and was a member of the lake Bird Methodist Church.Mrs. Pearson worked as a Paraprofessional Teaching Assistant in Richmond Hill, Ga for 10 years. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and keeping in touch with family. Mrs. Pearson is survived by, her husband of 57 years, Tom Pearson Jr., of Perry; a daughter, Linda Ashley (and husband Gene), of Richmond Hill, Ga.; a son, David Wade (and wife Sue) of Panama City, Fla.; two brothers, Talmadge W. "Buddy" Whiddon, of Climax, Ga., and Robert D. "Bob" Whiddon (and wife Tommie) of Lake Bird, Fla.; three sisters, Wanda Bodiford (and husband Jack) of Athena, Fla., Frances English, of Eridu, Fla. and Dahlia Blue (and husband Ralph), of Perry; four grandchildren, Ryan Ashley (and wife Jenni), Eric Ashley, Wesley Wade (and wife Katrina) and Dee Brown (and wife Brenda); s great-grandchild, Michael Brown; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.Funeral service for Mrs. Pearson will be conducted at 11 a.m. EDT today March 16, 2009 at graveside in Lake Bird Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Wallace Holmes officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the lake Bird Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Yvonne Read, 3735 Preston Sheffield Rd., Perry, FL 32347.All arrangements are under the care of Joe P. Burns Funeral Home of Perry (850-584-4149). You may sign the guestbook at www.joepburnsfuneralHomes.com