Sharon J. Pierson, 78, of Lewistown died July 21, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.Sharon J. Pierson, 78, of Lewistown died July 21, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born Nov. 26, 1940, in Cuba, the daughter of Nelson and Audrey Martin Swearingen. She married Frank Pierson in Lewistown. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2001.
Surviving are four children, Edward L. Pierson of Lewistown, Jeffrey A. Pierson of Canton, Dennis E. (and Lara) Pierson of South Bend, Ind., and Suzie (and Lee) Emken of St. David; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and had worked at Casey’s and the former Day and Palin for many years. She had many cleaning jobs over the years for both business and residential customers. She enjoyed helping with the Lunch with Friends Program at Spoon River Towers.
She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and had been a former Boy Scout leader. She had been on a bowling league for several years.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Conner Cemetery in rural Lewistown with Reverend Monroe Bailey officiating. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown.
Memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be sent to henrylange.com.
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