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Geraldine Pearson Obituary

GERALDINE E. PEARSON, 82 Mrs. Pearson's Preschool AUBURNDALE - Gerri E. Pearson, 82, loved by family and friends, went home to the Lord peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2007 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born in Davenport, Iowa, she moved to Louisville, KY and married Perry Pearson in 1948. They moved to Florida in 1969. She owned and operated Mrs. Pearson's Preschool in Winter Haven 37 years and was a member of Polk Assoc. for Young Children. She was an active member of NFB. Gerri was preceded in death by her husband, Perry, and her sisters, Mary and Katherine. She is survived by daughters, Peggy Amaro and husband, Victor, and Ann Thiede and husband, Steve; grandchildren, Malina and Charlton Thiede, and Cris, Alex, Dylan and Stefan Amaro. In lieu of flowers, Gerri requested donations be made to Lakeland Regional Medical Foundation, Oncology Unit, P.O. Box 95448, Lakeland, FL. 33804 or Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, Fla. 33823. A mass will be held noon, Thursday, April 19, at St Joseph's Catholic Church chapel in Winter Haven. Visitation will be held one hour before mass. Arrangements by: Kersey Funeral Home, 108 East Lake Stella Drive, Auburndale. 863-967-6700.

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Published by The Ledger on Apr. 17, 2007.

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Sharon Daniel

April 21, 2007

Dear Peggy, My deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. It was a privaledge getting to know her over the last year. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your mother left a wonderful legacy of her love for her family and her devotion for educating children. God will bless you and bring you comfort during this time of need.

Matti Garcia-Friedt

April 18, 2007

Peggy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a wonderful model of love and respect for young children. We are thankful for her positive influence.

Matti Garcia Friedt

April 18, 2007

Peggy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a wonderful model of love and respect for young children. I am so thankful for her positive influence.

Bryce Emison

April 18, 2007

Dear Peggy and Ann, May we all try to live our lives with the zest and vitality with which your mom lived hers. Although she will be missed she will never be forgotten. God Bless you!

Chris Emison

April 18, 2007

Thank God for Aunt Geri. She seemed to take life with laughter and determination. We loved her visits. We'll miss her.
Love,
Bryce, Chris, Sidney and Claire Emison

Sandi Opalinski

April 17, 2007

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,Peggy.

Nancy Graham

April 17, 2007

My condolences to Ann, Peggy and your families.

Although we will miss having Aunt Gerri around, her spirit lives on in each of you and through your children.

I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday and celebrating this wonderful woman's life!

With love,
Nancy

April Stanley

April 17, 2007

Hard to believe Gerri is no longer with us. I recall her as a vibrant, humorous, God and life loving 70 something year old lady. Gerri liked laughing, socializing and helping others. She stayed up with current events and trends while holding on to her values and beliefs. Gerri will be missed. Gerri gave us an affordable apartment and lots of fellowship as landlord and friend. I watched Gerri grow confident again after vision loss. I will miss her laughter the most. My prayers are with her family. She bragged about all of you during her classes at the Tampa Lighthouse and my time in Auburndale. God's peace be with you.

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