Beatrice Pearsall

She was born February 13, 1922 in Rock Island, IL to James and Mabel (Vroman) Hauschild. She married Lawrence “L.W.” Pearsall on June 20, 1943. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1992 in Bradenton, FL. Her parents and one son, Roland Neal Pearsall also preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Jim (DonnaDee) Pearsall of Sun City, AZ and two daughters: Pam (Kevin) Monk of Lowpoint, IL and Beth Pearsall (Jim Morrison) of Normal, with whom she made her home. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Jill (Sean) Holihan, Sarah (Ray) Austin, Luke Morrison and Annie Morrison; and six great-grandchildren: Noah and Ben Holihan, and Megan, Zachary, Emma and Zoe Austin.

Bea graduated from St. Luke’s Nursing School in 1943. She retired from Proctor Hospital in 1980. She was very active in the Red Cross and received a pin for 50 years of Service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bradenton, FL and was known as a very giving person, who volunteered for many organizations throughout her life.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 5 to 7 pm at Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. The rev. Pat Newsum will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Sharon Cemetery in Erie, IL.

Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross. Please visit Bea’s Life story at www.woolsey-wilton.com