Beatrice Weaver Pearson, age 82, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016. Born in Edgecombe County on September 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John Weaver and Lula Proctor Weaver. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Thomas Pearson; two brothers and two sisters.

She is survived by her sons, William T. Pearson, Jr. of Rocky Mount, Robbie Pearson of Rocky Mount, and Steve Pearson and his wife, Teresa, of Rocky Mount; daughters, Linda Ellis and her husband, John, of Rocky Mount, Becky Vick and her husband, David, of Whitakers, and Sue Norris of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Leroy Davis officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.