Laurie P. Pearson

December 13, 1939 - February 22, 2018

Laurie Paschal Pearson, 78, wife of 60 years of John D. Pearson, Sr., entered into rest on February 22, 2018. Mrs. Pearson was born in Winfield, Ga. to the late Lloyd Paschal and Annie Griffin Paschal. She was a 1956 graduate of Harlem High School and retired with 34 years of service with the Tax Commissioner's Department of Columbia County. She was a member of Kiokee Baptist Church for over 60 years and was a member of the Tracy McDaniel's Sunday School Class. Survivors include her husband, John D. Pearson, Sr.; her son John Dudley Pearson, Jr.; her daughter, Melonie Beckworth (Brad); one brother, James Howard Paschal (Julia); three grandchildren, Brandon Beckworth (Leslie), Corey Beckworth (Jeri Ann) and Chase Beckworth; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lloyd Hubert Paschal (the late Katheryn Ann), William Paschal (the late Odell), Ray Paschal (Emma), Lee Griffin Paschal (Edna), Mary Ellen Thomas (the late Carelock) and Elsie Thornton (Daniel). Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at Kiokee Baptist Church with the Reverend Steve Hartman officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church. Pallbearers will be Brandon Beckworth, Corey Beckworth, Brad Beckworth, Hugh Paschal, Lynn Smith and Bo Martinvoich. If so desired, memorials may be made to Kiokee Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 430, Appling, GA 30802.