Irma Wilson Pearson

1918 - 2014

BORN

1918

DIED

2014

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Maddox Funeral Home

105 West Main Street

Front Royal, Virginia

Irma Pearson Obituary

Irma Wilson Pearson, 96, of Front Royal, VA passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at her home.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 3:00 p.m. at Marlow Heights Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Jim Bunce.
The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Leeds Cemetery in Markham.

Mrs. Pearson was born in Fauquier County on May 5, 1918, daughter of Beverly and Leo Mae Heflin Wilson.

She was a graduate of Marshall High School and Winchester Beauty Academy.

She was married to Robert Berkley Pearson on January 13, 1951 by Rev. Paul Watson in the Marshall Baptist Church, and after their marriage they moved to Front Royal.

She owned and operated a beauty shop in Marshall and Front Royal for forty four years. After retirement, she volunteered at Warren Memorial Hospital from 1981 to 2003.

She was a member of Marlow Heights Baptist Church, having taught Sunday school for many years.

Surviving are two sons, Larry G. Pearson of Christiansburg, VA and Barry L. Pearson and wife, Susan, of Virginia Beach, VA; a daughter-in-law, Hedy Pearson of Frederick County; one sister, Ruth Payne of Marshall; two granddaughters, Meredith M. Pearson of Charlottesville, VA and Amanda N. Pearson of Virginia Beach; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Berkley W. Pearson; and several brothers and sisters.

Pallbearers will be Ray Winn, Bob Winn, David Bryant, Kenneth Pearson, Alan Wimer, and Mike Sealock.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marlow Heights Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 517 Braxton Rd., Front Royal, VA 22630.

Arrangements are by Maddox Funeral Home, Inc. in Front Royal, VA.

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Jul. 16, 2014.
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Barry and Larry sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Garry Henry

July 18, 2014

You and your family are in my prayers. Sorry for your loss.

Pamela Williams

July 18, 2014

Larry, you and your family are in my thoughts. I wish you the best during this difficult time.

Stephen Hiner

July 17, 2014

Barry and Larry, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. We were just together two weeks ago at dinner, talking about her. You are both in my prayers, and my heart goes out to the entire family.
-Ginny Robinson Leser

July 16, 2014

I was sorry to read of Irma's passing. Into haircuts from her as a child and kept in touch thru Woodie andHazel Williams

parksie bourne

July 16, 2014

Barry and Larry - You're in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Carroll and Connie McDonald

July 16, 2014

Barry and Larry so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Glenn Wood

July 16, 2014

Praying for God's peace and comfort upon your family as you grieve the loss of your mother.

Gary & Julia Costello

July 16, 2014

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