Shirley S. Pearson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley S. Pearson (Ilion, New York), who passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley S. Pearson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frederick Steiner and Clara Santmire Steiner; her husband Donald Verner Pearson; her brother Warren; her siblings-in-law, Mary Steiner, Arlene "Sis" Pearson, Audrey and William Hendrix; and her niece Suzanne Kellog.
She is survived by: her children, Cynthia (David Garrett) of Barneveld, Douglas Pearson (Ruth) of Ilion and Dale Pearson of Ilion; her grandchildren, Danielle Pearson (Dan Donarumma) of Rochester, Nathan Pearson (Madison) of Ilion, Kalynn Walpole (Brad Gallagher) of Saratoga, Amanda (Francesco Fracioli) of Utica and Jessica Garrett of Rutland, VT; her great grandchildren, Blaire, Reilly Pearson, Shae Gallagher, Lila, Francesco Fraccioli, Althea Gile and Andrew Perry; and her nieces, Judith Hendrix, Patricia Hendrix (Dennis Wright), Diane (Bala Talbot), Ida (Chad Dickenson) and Barbara (Kevin Davis).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to the Herkimer County Humane Society, 514 NY-5S, Mohawk, NY 13407.
