Helen Peebles Pearson

Mrs. Helen Peebles Pearson of 116 Nancy Dr. Suffolk, departed this earthly life on Friday, February 24, 2017 at her residence. In her early life, Helen graduated from Booker T. Washington High School where she was a Basketball Star and Cheerleader. She took great pride in being a debutante. Helen was a dedicated employee of Suffolk Public Schools for 44 years. During her time there, she touched countless lives while transporting students to and from school. Later in her career she accepted a unique assignment for special needs children. This assignment was a demonstration of her concern and care for those around her. She was preceded in death by her husband Chester Pearson. She is survived by her mother Earlene Peebles and pre-deceased by her father Willie Miles Peebles; two brothers, Peter Mitchell (MD) and Willie Miles, Jr. (NY); sister, Carla Peebles (NY). Helen’s legacy is entrusted to her children, 3 daughters and 3 sons: Lisa Peebles-Johnson (Carol), Shaundra Peebles, Kenneth Peebles (Donna), Jacqueline Peebles, Glenn Peebles and Travis Peebles. Helen extended herself to her grandchildren as a Mother and raised them as her own. She leaves: Adriana Peebles, Adrian Peebles, Christopher Hearn, Gabrielle Saunders. She touched another generation of grandchildren she also leaves: Kendon Peebles, Khristian Peebles, Kristina Peebles, Jonathan Peebles, Jordan Peebles. To cherish her memory she leaves beloved great grandchildren: Aidan Peebles, Anica Peebles, Christopher R. Hearn and Mason Hearn. Helen cherished her friendship with Geneva Butts Hall. She touched many lives along the years and left her mark on a multitude of others left to care for her memory. A celebration of life will be held noon Friday, March 3, 2017 at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 2635 E. Washington Street. She will be entombed at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Condolences to the Peebles-Pearson family may be extended to www.crockerfuneralhome.com. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Helen Peebles Pearson, please visit our flower store.