Mrs. Orice Lee Pearson

October 28, 1920 began like any other fall day in a small city in west Georgia. The air was crisp and nature was showing her brilliant colors. But by the end of that day it became apparent that it was more than ordinary. A little bundle of joy was born in Richland, Georgia and the lives of the people of that town changed forever. Lloyd and Corena Carson beamed with joy as they welcomed their 7th child into the world; Arrie Lee (whose name would later be spelled Orice Lee) was what they named their beautiful baby girl." As a little girl Orice loved to laugh and play with her 15 plus siblings. She loved rough and tumble, fast pace type activities; but there were other times she wanted to just sit quietly and play with her hand made toys or listen to the stories from the adults in the family. She was especially fascinated by the stories told by her grandmother, Georgeann Slaughter and great grandmother – the slave they called Pillmer Lizzy. Lloyd and Corena raised this child to appreciate hard work, to love family and to always trust in God. The little girl took heed to the teachings of her parents and grew into an attractive petite young lady who could plow a field better than any male of her day, who lovingly took care of the needs of her family and who placed God at the center of her life. Although her life was fulfilling with Lester, she knew it wasn’t complete because she desperately wanted children – she asked the Lord for 4 kids (2 boys and 2 girls). After 10 years of marriage,God performed a miracle and answered her prayers by giving her Queen, Linton, Edward and Rosie. It was a long and sometimes bumpy ride for Orice, but with the 94 years of life given to her on this earth she was able to acquire many things and influence many lives, but her greatest accomplishment and life’s work was being a devoted wife and loving mother. If asked what is the key to a long life, Orice would answer just work hard, love people and love God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Lester Pearson, parents, Lloyd and Corena Carson, twenty one siblings and one son, Linton Pearson. Orice leaves many to cherish her memories: her two devoted daughters, Queen Pearson, Kissimmee, Florida and Rosie Pearson, Atlanta, Georgia; one devoted son, Edward Pearson (Sharon), Newport News, Virginia; Grandchildren: Brittny Smith, Norcross, Georgia and Deanna Pearson, Newport News, Virginia; Step grandchildren: Toni Jenkins (Michael), Kim Winn, Deidre Flack, Eddie Flack, all of Virginia; Step great grandchildren: Amber Jenkins, Michael Jenkins, Jr. both of Virginia; One sister, Lillie B. Moore, Atlanta, Georgia; Two sisters-in-law: Easther M. Carson, Jacksonville, Florida, Carrie B. Carson, Richland, Georgia; Special family friend: Vincent Williams Kissimmee, Florida; Special neighbors: Cecil Green Kissimmee, Florida, Renee Roberts Kissimmee, Florida, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. October 28, 1920 truly wasn’t an ordinary day, because on that day Heaven sent us an angel. We love you Mom; see you soon. --Queen, Edward and Rosie “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies” --Proverbs 31:10

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Mrs. Orice Lee Pearson

October 28, 1920 - October 28, 2014