Sharon Kay Pearson

Sharon Kay Pearson, surrounded by her children, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born in McAlester, OK on April 14, 1947, to Fred and Julie Nixon. Sharon grew up in Muskogee, where she completed her education and earned her college degree. She dedicated 33 years of her life to serving as a Correctional Officer at the Muskogee Work Release Center before retiring. Her commitment to her work and community was evident throughout her career. Sharon married Charles J. Pearson, and together they built a loving family that included their cherished son, Jason Paul Pearson. Sharon found immense joy in spending time with her family, which was always at the center of her life. In her free time, Sharon enjoyed quilting, cooking, solving crossword puzzles, and watching cooking shows. These hobbies brought her happiness and reflected her creative and nurturing spirit. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Julie Nixon; brothers, Fred, Jr., Cleo, Leon, Eugene, Glendale, Jack and Tim; sisters, Rose, Louise, Joan and Bonnie; and great-grandchild, Haevyn. Sharon is lovingly survived by her son, Jason Paul Pearson and wife, Angela; grandchildren, NaKayea Simpson, Jade Davis, Mia Pearson; great-grandchildren, Kolsyn, Kreed and Kross; sister, Barbara Reynolds of Tulsa; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. You will always be with us, my sweet granny, as you would say, “we are joined to the hip”. Mia Lee Pearson A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, with the family receiving friends from 5PM-7PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Muskogee. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be 10AM Friday, January 31, 2025, at the First Baptist Church of Beggs in Beggs, OK with Reverend Floyd Williams officiating and Pastor Martin Lang eulogizing. Committal prayers and interment will follow at Crowder Cemetery in Crowder, OK with Wendell Hutchison, Sr., Jason Pearson, Fred Watson, Louis McConnell, Pearson Smith, and Jospeh Guest serving as casket bearers. The family of Sharon Kay Pearson has entrusted her care, service and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Muskogee, OK. 918-910-8883. Online condolences may be left for the Pearson family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com.

Sharon Kay Pearson

April 14, 1947 - January 26, 2025