BARBARA F. PEARSON
Barbara F. Pearson, widow of Elijah Pearson, died on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at her home, 101 N. Wise Drive, Sumter.
Born on July 28, 1947, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Gladys F. Fludd. She attended the public schools in Sumter County. Barbara was employed at the Sumter County Detention Center and Cathy's Kitchen on U.S. 441 for many years. Her strong belief in God led her to fellowship at Grace Cathedral Church here in Sumter.
Barbara was a woman who enjoyed life. She enjoyed cooking and feeding those who needed her assistance. To her friends, she was full of life and a pleasure to be around. In her free time, shopping and eating out was a delight for her. Barbara will be remembered for her love, joy, laughter and nurturing kindness when it comes to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Barbara will be greatly missed and leaves to cherish her memory: two daughters, Jacqulyn (Stephen) Blair and Pamela (Eric) Jones; one brother, Larry (Glenda) Franklin; seven grandchildren, Leteaka (Damarcus) Miller, Tolwanda (Jeffery) Crow, Jazmine (Derrick) Jasper, Shykeem Franklin, Erica Hunter, Jatayah Gregg and Janya Cabbagestalk; 10 great-grandchildren; special great-grandchild, Zi'arion Ransom; two adorable nephews she adored; aunts that kept in contact with her; a special friend, Rebecca Anderson; and a host of cousins, nieces, other nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Franklin; a grandmother and grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Franklin; several aunts and uncles.
In accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting that face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation at the home, 101 N. Wise Drive, Sumter.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St.,
Sumter, with the Rev. Joseph Ricks, eulogist, and the Rev. Dr. J. Elbert Williams presiding.
The procession will leave from the home at 1:20 p.m.
Burial will be in the Bradford Cemetery, U.S. 15 South, Sumter.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.