Jo Ann Padgett Pearson, 61, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2015. She was born February 3, 1954 in West Memphis, AR to William Earl and Elizabeth Rose Wallace Padgett. Jo Ann spent her early years with her parents roaming the family farm lands and spent many hours on the levy near her home. In the fall of 1973, while she was visiting her sister in Arizona, she met the love of her life Ed Pearson.
Jo Ann and Ed married on March 22, 1974 and began their life long journey together. They had 41 years of love and happiness.
She worked at Molex Incorporated for 22 years as a warehouse operator, where she made numerous life-long friends.
Jo Ann always looked after her children and grandchildren with love and compassion. When her parents became ill, she and her family moved to Arkansas to help meet their final needs. Jo Ann spent the last 25 years forging a life with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Edward Pearson of Clinton; children Shelly Pearson of Clinton, Lisa Pearson of Clinton, Doug Pearson and wife Sheila of Fairfield Bay, Beth Mitchell and husband Chris of Hot Springs and sister Jacquie Alexander and husband Edwin of Clinton; along with several nieces, nephews and in-laws, whom she loved with all of her heart.
Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents William Earl and Elizabeth Rose Wallace Padgett; brothers William "Bud" Padgett, Robert E. Padgett, sister Barbara Newcomb and grandson Devin Levi Pearson.
Visitation will be Friday November 20 from 6pm to 8 pm at the Clinton Funeral Service Chapel. Funeral Services will be Saturday November 21 at 1 pm at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Bill Moran and Ricky Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Huie Cemetery.
Pall Bearers are Doug Pearson, Shelly Pearson, Lisa Pearson, Beth Mitchell, Chris Mitchell, and Josh Pearson. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Dominick Pearson and Ely Pearson.
She was truly loved and will be missed.
The following is a prayer written by Jo Ann:
Lord,
Keep me on this journey.
Show me the way to make you number one.
Help me to seek and pursue your will and
desire for my life in all I do.
Holy Spirit guide and direct my path.
I give myself totally into your hands.
Amen.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Clinton Funeral Service. To sign Jo Ann's Book of Memories, please go to www.clintonfuneralservice.com.

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