Charlene was born on July 18, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harold "Stubby" and Lucille (Jacobs) Pearson. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1976. She furthered her education with an Associates Degree in Business. She had 4 daughters, 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, whom were everything to her.
She is preceded in death by; her parents; Harold "Stubby" and Lucille Pearson; siblings; Dola Horton, Wayne Edwards, Wanda Ruth, and Theresa Whitt.
She is survived by her daughters; Melanie (Clinton) Mays, Cheryl Rugerio, Terri (Gabe) Cusumano, Robin (Greg) Gentlemark; grandchildren; Cory (Aubrey) Mays, Braden (Shelby) Robinson, Kaitlynn (Cody) Mays, Riley Robinson, Isabella Rugerio, Nino Cusumano, LiliAnna Gentlemark, Avery Gentlemark, Gabriella Cusumano, Juliana Cusumano; and great grandchildren; Evie Mays, and Quinton Mays; siblings; Beverly Gregory, Donna Taylor, Norman Edwards, and Donnie (Debbie) Edwards.
The family would like to thank KU Medical Center and Staff for their efforts and care.
Charlene will be deeply missed. Most importantly, she will ALWAYS be the baby.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dwnwhitechapel.com for the Pearson family.
