Mavis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born and raised in Anniston, Alabama, a member of Bartlebaugh Baptist Church and enjoyed knitting and sewing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Charlsie Whaley; and brother, Leland Whaley.
Surviving are her husband of 55 years, Jerry Pearson; children, Tammy (Michael) McChesney, Mike (Lisabeth) Pearson and Kevin (Brandi) Pearson; grandchildren, Elise, Camden, Sean, Brody and Kyleigh; brother, Travis (Barbara) Whaley; and sisters, Martha (Ernie) Guenther and Becky Norris.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM EST on Thursday, January 10th at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 1:30 PM EST on Friday, January 11th at the funeral home with visitation from 1 to 1:30 PM.
Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens East.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel, Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist. 7414 Old Lee HWY, Chattanooga, TN 37421.