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Laura Lee "DeeDee" Pearson
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Oct. 24, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Jacksonville Chapel
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Franklin - Laura Lee "DeeDee" (Erwin) Pearson 77, of Franklin, Ill., passed away on October 14, 2025, at her home. Arrangements are pending at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville.
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Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home - Jacksonville Chapel1100 Lincoln Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650
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Debbie Fargo Winkler
October 18, 2025
Amy, so sorry to hear of your loss of your mother. Take care of yourself and family.
Debbie & Bob McDevitt
October 17, 2025
Dee was such a sweet lady she reached out to me when we first moved to Franklin. Bob & My condolence's to Bob and the family. She will be missed..
Yoli Holmes (Six)
October 15, 2025
Mrs. Pearson was my sixth grade teacher and very special to our family. She taught my mom, dad, brother, sister, and myself during her career. She was tough and had high expectations of her students, but she also had compassion. I'm so sad. My heart goes out to her family.
Gina Seymour Mooberry
October 15, 2025
She was the best kindergarten teacher. She also arrived at our homes for emergency calls. Always friendly and smiling. She will be greatly missed. Condolences from the whole Seymour family.
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