Shirley Anne Pearson

SHIRLEY ANNE (LEE) PEARSON - "THE WORLD'S AUNTIE" age 73 of Gary,In was born September 18,1952 in Ripley, Tn but lived in Gary, IN for most of her life. A 1970 Graduate of Roosevelt High School but a Froebel "Blue Devil" in her heart. She was truly a person of many gifts, skills and talents which she eagerly shared.
She held many jobs during her lifetime but was most known for (Green's Geriatric), (Jack's Loan) and being one of the first black female Pest Control Operators in this area (S & P Exterminating).
She was preceded in death by her parents (Robert & Queen Lee), 2 brothers, Tommie Williams, Jimmy Lee, and 1 sister Malinda Lee. She is survived by her children, Anthony Sr. (Yolanda), Cornelius, Sr. (LaTonya) and Amber; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Also survived by 4 sisters; Dorothy Bell, Willa Ella Fields, Brenda (Elder Frank) Wilderness & Michelle Lee-Smith ; 2 brothers, Gregory Lee (Michelle), Robert Jr. (Lisa) Lee.
Visitation Friday, February 6th ,2026 11: 00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m Family Hour 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home 3200 W. 15th Ave Gary,In. Funeral Saturday February 7th,2026 11:00 a.m. at Miracle Temple C.O.G.I.C . 4709 E. 13th Ave Gary, In. Interment Fern Oak Cemetery Griffith,In.