Daisy M. Pearson Obituary (1905

Daisy M. Pearson, 98, of Taylorville, IL formerly of Edinburg died at 12:25 am Monday, September 15, 2003 in Taylorville Care Center, Taylorville, IL. She was born March 13, 1905 in Aledo, Illinois, the daughter of George W. and Lettie M. Davis Connerly. On March 4, 1922 she married John Dewey Pearson in Taylorville, IL and he preceded in death on September 9, 1986. Mrs. Pearson and her husband owned and operated the Sharpsburg General Store and Post Office. She was a member of the Edinburg United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Edinburg Lioness club and St. Vincent Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are 2 daughters-in-law: Magel Pearson of Taylorville, IL and Gloria Pearson of Colliersville, TN. 14 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great-Greatgrandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, 3 sons, 1 daughter, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Friday, September 19, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Sharpsburg, IL. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, September 18, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent Memorial Hospital Hospice or Edinburg United Methodist Church.