Theola Pearson

Theola M. Pearson, 94, of Burtchville, died Saturday, July 1, 2017.

She was born, October 16, 1922 in Kimball Township to the late Walter and Edna Sparling. She married Gordon E. Inch on August 4, 1944, he preceded her in death on December 4, 1960. She then married Gerald E. Pearson on January 19, 1962 in Winchester, Virginia, he preceded her in death on December 1, 2015.

Theola was a graduate of Port Huron High School. She was employed as a bookkeeper for many years and also worked at Sears.

Theola and her first husband owned and operated several gas stations and construction companies in the area.

She enjoyed camping, but spending time with her family was the most important thing in her life.

She is survived by three children, Marilyn J. Stapleford, Gordon (Maureen) Inch, Robert (Rebecca) Inch; two stepsons, Ronald (Jeri) Pearson and Randy Pearson; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and two sisters, Shirley Houle and Jean Jahn. She was preceded in death by her stepson, Danny Pearson; son-in-law, Weyman Stapleford; and siblings, Walter and Orville Sparling, Evelyn Jahn, Madeline McDonald and Velma Blatt.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home with visitation from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. The Reverend Scott Stapleford will officiate.

Burial will be in Caswell Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Water Hospice and the D.A.V. Chapter #12 Port Huron.