Elizabeth Carolyn Robinson Pearson was born on March 18, 1932, in Clearwater, Florida to the late Sylvia Hawkins Banks and Willie Robinson. Elizabeth was raised by her great aunt, Bertha Foster, who also predeceased her. She was a graduate of Pinellas High School, Class of 1950. Elizabeth relocated to New York City, New York, where she resided in the Bronx area from 1950 to 1990. During her residency in New York, her son, Kevin Jerome Reed was born, and she met Paul Franklin Pearson and they were wed on June 20, 1979. Paul predeceased her on November 26, 2009. Elizabeth was employed with Bell Telephone Company as a Long-Distance Operator and with the City of New York as an Eligibility Specialist, retiring after 15 years of service. After her retirement, Elizabeth returned to Clearwater in 1990, where she worked at numerous other jobs.
Elizabeth Carolyn Robinson Pearson departed this life on March 23, 2022.
She leaves to cherish her memories…her son: Kevin J. Reed of Clearwater, FL; special cousins: Frankie Neal (Wilhemina) and Natalie McCray and her children, Jordan, Imani, Jared and Milo, all of Miramar, FL; stepchildren: Paul Pearson, Jr. of Richmond, VA, Leon Pearson of Mullins, SC, Robert Anthony Pearson of Philadelphia, PA and Verneeˊ A. Stoddart (Dr. E. T.) of Baltimore, MD; sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Hardy of Spartanburg, SC, Elizabeth Carlton of Newport News, VA and Veronica Pearson of Punta Gorda, FL; dear friends: Gloria C. Jones, Esther Hunt, Willie Massenberg and Beatrice Smith; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation Service will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smith Young Funeral Home Chapel, 1005 Howard Street, Clearwater, Florida. Interment Service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 Highway 72, Sarasota, Florida.
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It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mrs. "Sweetie". I attended her daycare home as a toddler. I remember her kind heart, loving spirit, and great homecooked meals. I would always love to see her at events to get my big hug and let her know how I was doing. She will be missed. Krystal Campbell
You was like my second mother and treated me like your daughter. You will always have a special place in my heart and I will miss you dearly. Rest in Heavenly Peace. ❤️❤️ Isis Bridgers
Aunt Liz, William and I will always cherish those fawn memories we shared. Rest in peace.
Marlon & William Pearson
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. We pray that God will give you the strength and courage in your time of grief. Edmund & Tina Berrien❤️🙏🏾
To Kevin and family, I would like to offer my condolences and to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you ,God bless you and give you peace, Vincent Smith
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