Shelley A. Pearson, 73, of Colfax passed away February 7, 2023. She was born August 13, 1949 in Danville, IL to Jack and Sara Jane (Robinson) Juvinall. She attended Bloomington schools as well as ISU. Shelley married the love of her life, Howard “Bob” Pearson on June 15, 1968 and would have celebrated their 55th anniversary this year as well as celebrated the birth of her first great-grandchild in March.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Bob; children, Alicia (Dan) Palmer, Matt Pearson; grandchildren, Michael (Lexi) Emberton, Jordan (Megan) Pearson, Jordan Luczaj, Dani Palmer, Paige Pearson; beloved dog, Otto; siblings, Mark Juvinall, Mike (Brook) Juvinall, Chris (Richalyn) Juvinall; and a nephew as well as many nieces.
She is preceded in passing by her parents, Jack and Sara Jane Juvinall; and brother, Jackie Juvinall.
Shelley was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lexington for many years. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She liked traveling all over the state to watch her grandchildren play sports throughout the years and also enjoyed music and attending art classes with her friends. Shelley was diagnosed with breast cancer, however she beat cancer as of 2023. She was also lucky enough to be able to cross off the number one thing on her bucket list, swimming with dolphins.
A public visitation will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. Inurnment will take place at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Condolences and memories may be left with the family at eastlawnmemorial.com