Charlean Ann Pearson

Life Reflections Charlean Ann Pearson was born on January 22, 1928 in Columbia, Mississippi to Rosanna and Carl Lee Jefferson. Charlean had 14 siblings of which she was the eldest. Her parents and 8 siblings preceded her in death. In 1942, Charlean was united in Holy Matrimony to Willie B. Pearson, Sr. and to that union, 8 children were born. Her husband, Willie 5r. and 4 children: Ann Lorraine, Edward, Patrick and John Keith pre-ceded her in death. Charlean was employed by The Clayton House Nursing Home as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Later she joined the custodial staff at the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District, working at West Richmond Elementary and the HRH Junior Nigh Schools. While at West Richmond, Charlean worked for Principal William Hefley. She transferred to MRI-1 Junior High School where she worked for Principal William "Bill" Reed and Vice Principal Kon Vellious. In the 1960's and even though Charlean was not part of the teaching staff, the principals often relied on her sage advice, influence in the community and her innate gift of diplomacy to en-sure the African American students received favor-able considerations and were afforded the same opportunities as other students. Over the years, "Mrs. Pearson", could be overheard speaking with teachers in advocacy of students, but also lovingly admonishing those same students to correct their behavior, sending them back to class and then calling their parents to guarantee, the child a better learning experience for the duration of the school year. She was dearly loved by all of the children that she touch- ed and built lasting friendships with teachers and district administrators. Charlean retired in 1978 when the district closed the junior high school. Charlean was a Christian from a very young age and was very Strong in her faith. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church in Columbia, Mississippi. In 1952 Charlean moved to St. Louis, Missouri with her family and joined the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend James E. Fiddmont where she became well known and highly admired for wearing some of the most beautiful and stunning hats in the congregation. "Mother Pearson", as she was affectionatley called, was an active member serving on the Usher Board, Health Unit, Pastor's Aide Committee and the Senior Choir. In obedience to God's word, 'Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6), Charlean ensured that her children would receive the blessings of a solid Christian edu-cation and understanding of the importance of doing God's work. All of her children regularly attended Sunday School and Church services and they were active in The Sunbeam Choir and the Junior Usher Board. In The Pearson Household, if you didn't go to church on Sunday, you couldn't do anything else. Charlean re-mained a faithful member of Mt. Zion, under Reverend Oliver K. Patterson, until her health no longer allowed her to attend services regularly. To God be the glory, on Sunday, September 11th, Charlean worshipped with her church for the final time. Charlean was a dedicated wife. She was an amaz-ing mother and grandmother, community servant and friend. Charlean made her transition from this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from St. Mary's Hospi-tal, in Richmond Heights, Missouri. To cherish her memory, she leaves: one daughter, Patricia Reed-Boswell; four sons, Willie Jr. (Lucy), Charles, Michael Anthony (Carolyn), James 13. Daniel; and one daughter-in-law, Betty Pearson all of St. Louis, Missouri; four brothers, Chester L. Daniel (Glo-ria), and Alvin Daniel of Columbia, Mississippi, Jack Daniel of Stockton, California and James Daniel of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Joeanne Daniel of Stockton, California and Carlena Coulter of Oakland, California; one sister-in-law, Flossie "Pat" Daniel of Stockton, California; special cousins, Peggy Ann Bishop and Helen "Jitter Bug"Abrams of St. Louis, Missouri; god children, Chynethia Hewlett, Marguerite Pruitt and Terry Thompson of St. Louis, Missouri, Bert Davis of Goldsboro, NorthCarolina, Evelyn Wooten of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Rusty Watson of Oakland, California; 24 grandchildren, 52 great- grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives in-cluding nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Interment:Oak Grove Cemetery7800 St. Charles Rock RoadSt. Louis, MO 63114 . Visitation Tuesday, Sep 20, 2016 9:00 AM - 10:45 AM Shalom City of Peace - Berkeley 6136 Garfield Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63134 Funeral Service Tuesday, Sep 20, 2016 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Shalom City of Peace-Berkeley 6136 Garfield Avenue Berkeley, Missouri 63134