Rhea L. Pearson

Hartford: Rhea L. Pearson, 85, passed away at 11:30am on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at VIP Manor in Wood River. She was born on September 15, 1930, in Hartford, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Shaw) Thompson. She married Delmont Pearson on December 31, 1964, in Meadowbrook, Illinois, and he preceded her in death in November of 2006. Survivors include one daughter and son in law: Mary Ann and Jim Koen of Hartford, two sons and a daughter in law: Bruce Shaw of Hartford, Brian and Marion Shaw of Brighton, five grandchildren: Tony Bradley of Brighton, Christina Bradley of East Alton, Adam Shaw of St. Louis, Jacob Shaw of Hartford, Aaron Shaw of Bethalto, six great grandchildren: Anthony, Ryne, Bradley, Carson, Kyle, Alec, two great – great children: Jazmin, Anthony III, an expectant great – great grandson, and a special friend and caretaker: Rose Jackson. She was formerly employed at Hair Performers at Alton Square Mall as a receptionist. She loved shopping and looking for arrowheads. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Alton. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother: Norman. In celebration of her life, visitation will be from 4pm to 8pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at the funeral home. Pastor Randy Fischer will officiate. Following the services, cremation rites will be accorded. Private inurnment will be at Upper Alton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Messiah Lutheran Church in Alton and will be accepted at the funeral home.