Brenda C. (Long) Pearson, 67, of Cumberland, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 12, 1946, in Maryville, Tenn., as the daughter of Alvin and Margaret (Hines) Long.
She graduated from Greenfield High School in 1964. Brenda married Stephen D. Pearson on Jan. 8, 1966, in Greenfield. She worked for CVS as a Pharmacy Technician for 14 years. Brenda enjoyed reading, crocheting, taking walks, planting, taking care of flowers, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her spouse, Steve Pearson of Cumberland; son, Doug (Melissa) Pearson of Indianapolis; daughter, Traci (Mark) Gill of Indianapolis; sister, Pat Schuyler of Greenfield and grandchildren, Kaylee, Kendra, Brayden, Kacey, Katie, and Mark Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Margaret (Hines) Long.
Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014, also at the mortuary. Pastor Tom Scott will be officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Greenfield, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to IMPD Canine Association at 1327 N. Capital Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
Friends may share a memory or send a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to [email protected].
