Obituary - Phyllis A. Pearson Taylor

Phyllis A. Pearson Taylor, 86, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. She had been a resident of the Villas of South Park, in Chatham for six years.

Phyllis was born on November 28, 1938, in Indianola, IL, the daughter of Dean and Irene (Jackson) Pearson. She married Jack K. Taylor on July 12, 1959. He preceded her in death on July 7, 2022.

Phyllis worked as secretary for the Rochester Christian Church for 10 years but her most cherished role (especially by her family) was being the best wife, mother, and grandmother. Her daughter affectionately referred to her as "Ms. Better Homes and Gardens" because she took care of everything to make her home a beautiful and welcoming place both inside and out. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzle solver, excellent cook, and gardener. She also loved playing volleyball, tennis, and Yahtzee.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Erin Taylor; brother, Howard Pearson (wife, Connie, deceased), and sister, Esther Hires.

She is survived by daughter, Natalie Taylor; son, Stuart (Pam) Taylor; 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Ashley (Jonathan Lescisin), Alex (Steph Simon), Hailey, and Gage Taylor; 3 step grandchildren, Mel (Nate) Shaughnessy and Mitch and Jake Populorum; 3 great grandchildren, Riverly, Memphis & Axel Taylor; 2 step great grandsons, Liam and Luke Shaughnessy.

Per Phyllis's wishes, cremation will be accorded by Park Funeral Homes, and a service will be held at a later date. Memorial may be made to the Rochester Friends of the Library, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL. 62563 in Phyllis's name. Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St. in Rochester is in charge of arrangements.

Learn more about Phyllis on the Pence Family History site:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/pearson/phyllis-a-pearson.

Obituary - Wanda Irene Jackson

Irene Pearson, 73, of Ridge Farm, died at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 1992, at United Samaritans Medical Center, Logan Campus, Danville. She was born August 29, 1919, in rural Indianola, the daughter of Edgar M. and Verna Madge Pearson Jackson. She married Dean E. Pearson November 7, 1935 in Danville. He survives.

Also surviving: one son, Howard (Connie) Pearson of Sunset Beach, N.C.; two daughters, Phyllis (Jack) Taylor of Springfield and Ester Hires of Lakeland, Fla.; two brothers, Roy F. (Donna) Jackson of Georgetown and James (Carole) Jackson of Vermilion Grove; three sisters, Bernice Graham of Ridge Farm, Marjorie Weir of Georgetown, and Della Priest of Ridge Farm; six grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded by her parents, two brothers, and one grandchild.

She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Georgetown. She enjoyed children, especially her own children and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed crafting, reading, bible study and gospel music.

Funeral services: 10 a.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church in Georgetown; Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home in Georgetown and one hour prior to services Friday at the church; Officiating: Pastor Ray Silver; Burial: Crown Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm; Memorials may be made to the Bethel Baptist Church.

--Commercial News, October 16, 1992

Learn more about Irene on the Pence Family History site:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/jackson/wanda-irene-jackson.

Obituary - Howard Edgar Pearson

Howard Edgar Pearson, 78, of Oak Hill, WV, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home. Born September 3, 1937 at Georgetown, IL, he was the son of the late Dean and Irene Jackson Pearson.

Howard was a CPA. He was retired as assistant secretary/treasurer for New River Company and had been a regional manager for the North Carolina ABC. He was instrumental in the development of the Fayetteville Little League.

A sister, Esther Hires preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Constance A. Canterbury Pearson; one daughter, Kelly Elaine Pearson of Oak Hill; son, Kyle Dwaine Pearson of Glenwood; two stepchildren, Steven Humphrey of Capon Bridge and Barbara Humphrey of Staunton, VA; one sister, Phyllis Taylor of Springfield, IL; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope, with Rev. Mitch "Skee" Barley officiating. Burial will be at Humphrey Cemetery, School House Hill Road in Pax. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope.

Learn more about Howard on the Pence Family History website:

https://sites.google.com/site/pencefamilyhistory/families/pearson/howard-edgar-pearson.