Marjorie Louise Pearson, 78, Jasonville passed away at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007 at her residence.

Born May 24, 1929 in Tipton, she was the daughter of Glen Burns and Thelma (McCubbins) Burns.

She formerly worked at Delco Remy in Anderson and was a member of the Lawton Street Christian Church in Jasonville.

Survivors include: a daughter Carla (Michael) Raquert of Linton; a son, Ron (Judy) Pearson of Jasonville; sisters, Nancy (Robert) Hancock of Anderson and Shirley Canaday of Anderson; a brother, David (Wilma) Burns of Atlanta; five grandchildren, Lea Ann Jackson, Michael E. Raquet, Sarah M. Hardesty, Adam E. Pearson and Kristi M. Pearson; three great-grandchildren, Michelle Raquet, Alex Raquet and Natalie Hardesty.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Carel E. Pearson, whom she married on Dec. 21, 1946; a son, Steve Pearson; and sister, Maxine Fritch.

A gathering of friends will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the Lawton Street Christian Church Fellowship Hall. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. with Pastor Mark Messmer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the church.

McClannahan-Lee Funeral Home in Jasonville is in charge of arrangements.