Betty Pearson

PEARSON, Betty Jane - Age 97, of Flint, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.  Per Betty's request cremation has taken place and a private celebration gathering will be held.  Burial will be held in the summer of 2023 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.  Contributions may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 6494 Belsay Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.

Betty was born January 6, 1925 in Flint, the daughter of Robert and Sylvia (Thompson) Marshall.  She was an 1943 graduate of Flint Central High School and she received an Associates Degree from GMI.  She was a life long resident of Flint.  Betty married Richard Hoyt Pearson September 26, 1980 in Flint and he preceded her in death April 4, 2011.  She retired from Fisher Body Grand Blanc after 38 years of service.  She was a volunteer in the gift shop and library at McLaren-Flint.  She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Grand Blanc.  She also was a member of the Red Hat Society and the American Business Women's Association.  She enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards, and watching sporting events.

Surviving are: her children, David Olson of Comstock Park, Bethany (Michael) Riopelle of Naples, FL, Nelson (Dena) Pearson of Burton, and Ranee (Tim) Pearson of Davison; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alice Lucas-Pfiffer; and brother, Robert Marshall.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.