Naomi Pearson

Naomi Marsh Pearson, 92
Naomi Pearson died on Tuesday, May 1, in her home, with her family beside her. This date marked the 76th anniversary of Naomi’s marriage to Walter Pearson. He preceded her by death in December 2014. We know there is great rejoicing in heaven as these two dear ones are together again!
Naomi was born in Wauchula, Florida to Andrew and Addie Marsh. She was the 8th of their children. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Voncile Whitehead, Cecil Marsh, Luther Marsh, Mae Frank Himrod, Doris Gough, Ruth Smith, A.M. Marsh, and half-brother Winston Marsh. She is survived by daughter Brenda Raabe (Rob) of Naples, FL, Liz Pearson of Atlanta, GA, Grandson Mike Raabe (Ashleigh) of Naples and great grandsons, Felix and Miles Raabe. Also, surviving is a half-sister, Juanita Herd of CT.
Naomi was a woman of strong faith, which was nurtured from childhood at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Hardee Co. She was baptized at age 8, in Charlie Creek, in Hardee Co. Naomi was also very active at First Baptist Church in Wauchula where she sang alto in the choir, and, also, served as Sunday School teacher, and a leader in W.M.V. in 1972, Naomi and Walter moved to Lakeland, where they both served Gapway Baptist Church in various roles of service to Sunday School, music, and others. They frequently sang duets in the church.
One of Naomi’s proudest accomplishments was earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from the University of South Florida in Tampa. She was 49 years old at that time. She then proceeded to teach elementary school for 17 years, most of which were at Combee Elementary in Lakeland.
Naomi will always be remembered for her faith, and her love and devotion to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Services will be on Friday, May 4, at Gapway Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, followed by service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at 3:00PM at Wauchula Cemetery.