of Little Rock, AR
November 2, 1930 - September 3, 2020
Alma Zorene (Hollingsworth) Pearson, of Little Rock (last few years of Alton, IL), passed away September 3, 2020. She was born in Decatur, IL., November 2, 1930 to Thomas Hollingsworth and Ethel Hodges.
She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in Little Rock. She was preceeded in death by her husband William Pearson of Little Rock, sister; Jean Patrick of Decatur IL., and Helen Champlin of Godfrey, IL, and her parents.
Alma is survived by her son, Paul Ropp of Little Rock, step-daughter, Linda Pearson Mathis (Richard) of Eagleville, TN. Her granddaughter, Carrie Mathis Garcia (Domingo), of Bronx, New York and great grandchildren; Claudia, Caylinda and Cisco Garcia. Her grandson Krys Mathis (Asia) of Nashville, TN., and great grandchildren; Jack and Elsah. Her niece, Jeannie Mitchell, great nephew Grant Mitchell (Abby) of Johnson City, IL. Her nephew, Jeff Duvall and great niece, Kristina Hendrickson of Marion, IL.
She is also survived by her very close church friends; Pastor Dave Burger, Judy Burger, Carol Conway, Pauletta Dralle, Carol Duelm.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Pastor Dave Burger, who helped Alma and provided a church home for her, also, to the staff at Intergity Alton and the Villas of Holly Brook in Bethalto, IL., for caring for Alma.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Alma's name to the Community Christian Church, 2345 Union School Rd, Alton, IL.
A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery, Alexander, AR.
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5 Condolence(s)
Paul W Ropp
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Happy birthday Mother. I love you, Paul
Paul Ropp
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
It hasn't even sunk in yet. my Mother is gone. I have so many beautiful memories of her as I grew up, and even though we didn't see eye to eye always, she was always my Mother. Sons and mothers have interesting relationships. Research tells us that boys who share a healthy relationship with their mothers from their early childhood are emotionally strong and are believed to have less behavioral problems in their lives. This is the result of a strong bond between mother and son. I'm very proud of the way my Mother raised me, and was proud to be her son. I miss you Mother, but i know that you are in a better place.
Carol Conway
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
I have only known Alma for the last few years. She was a good friend, a great person. I will miss her.
Carol
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
I only got to know Alma the last few years. She was always upbeat and told stories. She was a good friend, great person and I will miss her.
Linda Mathis
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Alma was loved. Not only by myself, her step-daughter, but deeply by my father, her husband, Bill Pearson. Even though I was in my 20s when they married and never lived with them as a couple during my childhood, she and I had a special and close relationship I will always treasure.
She took such good care of my beloved grandmother, Carrie Pearson, after she moved to Little Rock. I will always be thankful to Alma for her love and attention to her needs. And, for caring for our first born child, Carrie, right after she was born.
I am missing hearing her favorite phrases and laughter,
Linda Mathis