Reba Hitson Pearson

Reba Hitson Pearson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 31, 2013. She was 103 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo J. (Lon) Pearson; sons, Ralph Pearson, Reverend William (Bill) Pearson, and grandson, William H. (Billy) Pearson. She was the youngest of 8 children who also preceded her in death, 3 sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by her children, son, James E. (Jim) Pearson and his wife Bobbye Pearson; daughter, Nancy P. Berrong and her husband Thomas H. (Tom) Berrong; son, AJ Pearson and fianc Susan Clark. Reba was blessed to see 6 generations of children. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 17 great-great grandchildren, and 2 great-great-great grandchildren. Reba retired at age 65 from Skychef at McGee Tyson Airport where she prepared food for the airlines. After her retirement she went on to sit with the elderly both at Asbury Acres and in their homes during their time of need. She faithfully attended and was a charter member of Everett Hills Baptist Church. Heaven received more than an angel, they received a Saint. Reba was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing or just meeting her. Rebas legacy for everyone and favorite scripture is, Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2013, at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Dan Kelly and Cindy Sanderfur officiating. Family and friends will meet 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Grandview Cemetery for the interment, Dr. John Franklin officiating. The family will receive friends 6:00-7:00 pm Monday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family request family donations be made in Rebas to Everett Hill Baptist Church, 401 South Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804 or Blount Memorial Hospice, 1095 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804.