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Obituary For Carrie Hatfield Pearson

Manning, SC

On December 4, 2020, Mrs. Carrie Lee Hatfield Pearson, 94, wife of the late Ferdinand Pearson, Sr., departed this life at McLeod Health Clarendon Hospital in Manning, South Carolina. She was born on June 6, 1926 in the Jordan Community of Clarendon County South Carolina to the late James Hatfield and Estelle Stukes Hatfield. Ms. Carrie accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior as a child and served Him faithfully throughout her lifetime. She was practical and perceptive with a soothing ability to put anyone at ease. Interestingly, she also was very candid in sharing whatever was on her mind.

On February 28, 1948 she was united in marriage to the late Ferdinand Pearson, Sr. Committed to this union, she left her childhood church of Union Cypress AME in the Jordan community and became a faithful member of Mount Zion AME Church. There she served on the Senior Choir, as Treasurer of the Missionary Board, a Stewardess and on various special committees. Also she joined the Prince Hall Grant Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star Spring Hill Chapter 263 in 1970 and remained in good standing throughout her life.

Mrs. Carrie became an assembly line worker at Sunbeam Manufacturing Plant in Manning after her last child began grade school. She loved this job but more the friends and acquaintances she met who became a part of her extended family. After more than a decade she later joined her husband in employment at Fort Jackson Army Base in Columbia, South Carolina.

Mrs. Carrie loved welcoming visitors, listening to music, singing hymnals, gardening and preserving foods, and delight in sharing her harvest and finds with others. Growing up in a very strict household taught her the values of discipline and hard work, which she applied to her daily life. And as a very faithful woman, she relied heavily on prayer to sustain her and regularly encouraged others to do so as well.

Along with her late husband, she was a pillar in the community, always open and willing to assist and support whenever a need was recognized. Included in her works were assisting with voter registration, working at polling sites, supporting the bereaved, the disabled, the elderly, widows and opening their home to family and guests.

Mrs. Carrie will be forever known for her sense of humor. She had a comedic gift that was infectious, original and spontaneous. Mrs. Carrie lived a peaceful life to the very end.

She was preceded in death by a son, Jerome Pearson; three sisters, Susie Hatfield, Clara Belle Anderson and Mary Hatfield; and two brothers, Lawrence Hatfield and Willie Hatfield.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory three daughters: Alfreda Pearson Frazier (Paul), Manning, SC; Grace Pearson Waters (Spurgin) Upper Marlboro, MD; Cynthia Felder (Lonzie) Columbia, SC; two sons, Ferdinand Pearson, Jr. (Loretta), Sumter, SC; Timothy Pearson, Upper Marlboro, MD; one sister, Daisy Hatfeld Hilton (Frank), Manning SC; two brothers, Judge Hatfield, Manning SC; Mitchell Hatfield, Philadelphia, PA; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends, caregivers and acquaintances

Funeral services for Mrs. Pearson will be held 11:00 AM Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hayes F. Samuels, Sr., Memorial Chapel, 114 North Church St., Manning, SC. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion AME Church Cemetery, Summerton, SC.

Attendance is limited to thirty at chapel services but unlimited at grave site.

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Guest Book

To the family of Carrie Hatfield Pearson: Please accept our condolences. We have known and shared faith with Alfreda and Ferdinand for many years. Although Ms. Pearson lived to be 94 and that being commendable, Revelation 21:4 states 'God will soon wipe away all tears from eyes and death, sorrow, crying, nor pain will be any more, for the former things would have passed away'. We await that glorious day along with the family! Woody & Martha Sharpe Charlotte, NC

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A special Lady I had the pleasure to meet.she welcomed me to the family with open arms.She always pick fun with Junior and that put a smile on his face and mine. She was a jewel here on earth and diamond with God.RIP LADY RIP To her family you took very good care of her.Be at peace Love Joann Hairston

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The message concerning me having videos to cherish,i forgot to leave my name. Renee Hatfield

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To my cousins,you are truly blessed beyond measure to have had a wonderful mother like Aunt Carrie. I've spent some precious moments with her over the years and when I would leave her presence I felt energized and Blessed! She made me laugh when I needed to take my mind off of the craziness of this life. I have some beautiful videos of her to always remind me she's still here among us. God bless my cousins during this time...love you

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To the Pearson Family Our most heart felt sympathy to everyone. Mrs Carrie was instead a wonderful kind gentle lady. And always make you laugh! She seemed to always be happy. She definitely allowed her light to shine so others could see God shining through her. Cherish the fond memories. Love peace and grace Richard and Sandra love

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Dear Pearson Family, God's peace and comfort be with you all now and forever. With deepest sympathy in the passing of your Dear Mother,our friend affectionately called Ms. Carrie The Keels Family (Benita)

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To our dear cousins, our hearts are truly sadden with the loss of our dear Aunt Carrie but we also rejoice for we know she is not loss but went home to be with her father. Aunt Carrie and Uncle Ferdinand are together again! We will always hold her smile and dear memories in our hearts. Henrietta(Tom),Stanley,Loretta(Steve),Beverly,Niecy(Tony)

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Dear Cousin Tim and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know that God is there for you at this time and always. And know that she is resting in His loving arms. Corinthians 1:5 - For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too. With my love and sympathy, Cousin Pamela I. Stukes

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To our dear cousins, We had a wonderful aunt, one who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold (author unknown) Aunt Carrie had a jolly spirit and we know she is dancing with her dear Ferdinand! Once, we went to visit Aunt Carrie and someone had died and Freda relayed that Carrie had said, "Don't tell me about anyone dying because I'm trying to live myself." That sums her up well: she was full of life! We will always picture her sitting in her chair with a big smile on her face. John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. We love you, THE LEVY CHILDREN Hattie and John Stukes Johnny and Barbara Levy *Yolanda (Charles) Levy Edmond and Bert Levy Barbara and David Miller Jacqueline and Kevin Johnson *deceased

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My dear cousins, Our family's filled with gentle hearts, And some are wise and true, But when I think of Special ones, I always think of Carrie! (author unknown) I will miss her joyful personality! I will always remember our FaceTime talks. And especially the one she asked, "What's that white thing on your face?" I told her it was my mustache and beard. She replied, "If you don't have the money to get it cut off, I will pay for it!" Love always, John A. Stukes (and Hattie says, "Me too!")

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May our Lord bless and comfort you as you celebrate the beautiful life of Aunt Carrie. Please accept my sincere condolences. Hatfield Family in Texas

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I remember the last time I saw cousin Carrie. It was a some years ago, but I will always hold it dear to my heart. That was really the first time we got to talk one on one. (Remember "children are seen, not heard".) She was so funny that day! I realized what I had been missing. She told me to see her when visiting Manning again. That visit never happened. It saddens my heart that another matriarch of the Stukes family has left us. But I know she is with the other Stukes and oh, what a happy time that is! Rest in peace! 1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

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Sending our sincere condolences to the Pearson family on the loss of your beloved mother. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement. Love, the Hatfield Family in Miami, FL.

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Grief never ends, but it changes. It's a passage, not a place to dwell. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of LOVE. With Sympathy and caring. Rosa Cain Moore

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To Tim and the Pearson family, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she was such a sweet compassionate woman and I'm sure the memories and love will last forever. Veronica R. Key- Lee Ardis & Lee Ernest Jr. Rivers

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To Tim and Pearson family I'm sorry for your lost and I will keep the family in prayer. Classmate Janice Bosier Scott

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To Tim and the Pearson Family I send my most sincere condolences and I pray God will comfort you all as you hold to each other in this storm of grief. Geneva Billups Bookman

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Dear Pearson Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear loved one. Mrs. Pearson was such a lovely women and and know you will miss her dearly. May she rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior With Prayers and Sympathy, Beverly Ashemore Greenville SC Class of 1976

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Huline & Lee Goodman, Sorry for the loss of your love one. Please accept our sincere sympathy and prayers.

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All of the memories I have of Carrie Pearson are wonderful I could not choose one She was kind, loving ,giving and a true asset to my mother and our family. I will never forget her or the loving relationship she had with my mother. My mom was always so proud to be Carrie Pearson's cousin. I hope her and Momma are visiting one another in Haven as they so often did here on here. Love You Cousin Carrie Barbara Jean

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It Is Well With You Soul.... To God be the Glory for the great things he has done. Cousin Carrie, we celebrate your life in knowing that you had a relationship with the Father and we know that we will see you again in the great getting up morning. We know that God in his infinite wisdom does all things well and we know that on Friday December 4,2020 God went into his garden and picked one of the most beautiful roses there was and he carried her home to be with him. Cousin Carrie we know that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal, and to be absent form this body is to be present with the Lord. We look forward to seeing you one day. Enjoy Heaven and know that your seat will be missed... " You Cant Crown Him until we get there..." Respectfully submitted REv Brandi Foyles-Fletcher , Baltimore Maryland

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