Mrs. Mary Louise Young Pearson of Columbus transitioned home peacefully Friday at Columbus Hospice House. She was 67 years of age.

The beloved daughter of the late James Young and Lynette Robinson Simpson, Mrs. Pearson was born in Columbus, GA on December 24, 1954. She attended the G. W. Carver High School for 3 years before graduating from the Jordan Vocational High School in 1973. She was a member of St. Benedict of the Moor Catholic Church and was retired from the 198th Infantry Brigade following 40+ years of dedicated service at Ft. Benning, GA. Mary was a devoted mother who was active with the PTA, Eastway Little League, served as a Carver Tiger Band Parent.

Surviving her departure with cherished memories, include her husband of 42 years, Mr. Larry Pearson; three children, Anthony S. Banks (Kimberly), Valerie P. Pearson and Christopher R. Pearson (Ashley); five grandchildren, two siblings, Fred Williams (Vivian) and Constance Brossa (Andrew); loving in laws, Clement Pearson (Anne) Sharon Pearson and Angelia Jones (Larry); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Pearson will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. with interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Rev. Jacob Franklin will officiate.