Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Emma Pearson Obituary
Emma dedicated many years of service as an Administrative Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, before her retirement. She spent many years as a resident of Memphis, Tennessee and upon retirement in 2002, moved with her husband to Carriere, Mississippi. Known for her loving personality and kindness, Emma was a prayer warrior, loved by all who knew her. She found great joy in watching birds at the feeder and fountain in her yard, and her adoration for her only grandchild, Stephen, was unmatched.
Emma is survived by her sons, Mark Pearson and Phil (Melissa) Pearson; her grandson, Stephen Pearson; and her brother, Sam Dunlap. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Pearson, and brothers George, Jimmy, Chester, and Carl Dunlap.
Visitation will be held from 1 PM to 3 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Picayune Funeral Home in Picayune, Mississippi. The funeral service will follow at 3 PM on the same day. Burial will take place at New Palestine Cemetery in Picayune, Mississippi.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Flat Top Unity Baptist Church in her memory. Emma's final arrangements are entrusted to Picayune Funeral Home, Picayune, Mississippi.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
6 Entries
Vera Richards
April 13, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday Auntie Em
Jessie
August 24, 2024
Aunt Emma was always so happy and always had words of encouragement just when u needed it. I didn't spend much time with her but I heard of the great story my dad shared of Emma. How even growing up she was the only girl but she was the baby sister they all adored.
Judy Besco
August 23, 2024
One summer I went to Corydon to spend some time with Emma. I was just a young kid then. She went to the movies and came home and told me all about it. It was called The Wizard of Oz. I was fascinated by it. She was the nearest thing I had to a sister.
Vera Richards
August 21, 2024
I will miss you Aunt Emma. You are my favorite Aunt. There are too many memories to share here. May you have many beautiful birds to watch in heaven. Love you always Vera (and Bob)
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Karen Pearson Edelman
August 20, 2024
I remember fondly the visits from Lowell & Emma and Uncle Seab & Aunt Hazel with Mom and Dad at the farm in Royston. I enjoyed hearing about living in Chicago and how different it was from Georgia. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Pearson Edelman
The Staff of Picayune Funeral Home
August 20, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 6 of 6 results
815 South Haugh Avenue, Picayune, MS 39466
Make a Donation
in Emma Pearson's name
How to support Emma's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Emma Pearson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
