Louise Pearson

Louise Pearson, 81, of Benton Harbor, Michigan died Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, Michigan. Louise was born on July 7, 1932 in Magnolia, Mississippi to David and Louise Collins. She married her husband, Thomas Simmons, and he preceded her in death in 2002. Louise was a Registered Nurse who operated her own Assisted Living Home and then worked as a nurse at Berrien General Hospital for over 10 years. Later in life she was also a substitute teacher in the Benton Harbor, Michigan Area Schools. She was a former Benton Harbor City Commissioner and a member of the Zion Temple Church of God in Christ Church. She enjoyed reading and cooking. Louise was a "Warrior" with her strong will in everything that she did and in her faith. She is survived by her sons-Moses Simmons of Benton Harbor, Michigan and John Simmons of Batesville, Mississippi; sisters-Mary Tate, Della Martin, Ella Mae Collins and Barbara Campbell; brothers-Willie Collins, Charles Collins and Earl Collins; 24 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren; special nephew-Frank Martin, Jr. and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Pearson was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David Collins, Jr. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Larry Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com