Gwendolyn Edna Pearson, 89, a native of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., former resident of Beatrice and a resident of Loxley, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
She was a member of the Beatrice United Methodist Church and owned and operated a ladies apparel store in Columbus, Ga., for many years before retiring to Beatrice. She loved gardening and enjoyed canning her own vegetables. She was a member of the Beatrice Garden Club and was a Poll Watcher in Beatrice for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Brenda Bicknell of Loxley; two grandsons, Brad Bicknell of Roswell, Ga., and John Bicknell of Loxley; two great-grandsons, Hayes and Mason Bicknell of Roswell; and daughter-in-law, Courtney Bicknell of Roswell.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at the United Methodist Church in Beatrice, with Pastor James Perry officiating.
Arrangements are by Hughes Cremation & Funeral Service, Daphne. Online condolences may be expressed at hughesfuneralservice.com.
