Obituary of Lurlie Pearson

Lurlie P. Pearson, 85, of Zion, IL died on Friday, February 9, 2012 at Grove At The Lake, Zion. She was born February 10, 1926 in Itawamba County, MS and moved to Zion in 1950. She was a member of the Winthrop Harbor V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Lurlie was an avid homemaker and loved taking care of her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children Paul (Debbie) Pearson, Donald Pearson, and Anita (Ray Cudworth) Hopkins all of Zion; grandchildren Christopher Pearson, Earl Hopkins, Steven Hopkins, and Edward Hopkins; two step-grandsons Nick and Adam Markoutsis; one great-grandson; one brother Bob (Natalie) Jackson of Beach Park, IL; and one sister Mariam Kelly of Winthrop Harbor, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband Uvil; one grandson Michael Pearson; and her parents Collin and Mamie Jackson. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. at CONGDON FUNERAL HOME, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, with Pastor Daniel Diehl officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until time of services on Tuesday. Memorial donations to STAR Hospice have been suggested.