  Services for Annell Pearson were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 27, in Harvest Time Assembly of God Church in Sherman with Pastor Nathan Cain officiating. She was laid to rest at Holloway Cemetery in Luella with Don Pearson, Michael Walke, Ronnie Travis, Wade Travis, Chris Travis and Travis Kleypas serving as pallbearers. Annell was born December 3, 1935 in Valley Farm, Texas to the late Robert and Minnie Travis. She passed from this life on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Frisco, Texas at the age of 81. Annell grew up in Alma, Texas and was a graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas. In 1954, she met and later married the love of her life, Doyle Pearson, on April 23, 1955 in Hutchins, Texas. Annell began working for Texas Instruments in 1959. She later went into banking and worked for the First National Bank in Lancaster. In 1977, the family came to Sherman where she would work for TI until her retirement in 1996 after 30 years of service. Mrs. Pearson enjoyed working in her yard and the upkeep around the home. She loved to go shopping and her joy was being with her husband and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Teresa Binkley; brother Thomas “Jack” Travis; and sister Barbara Hinkle and her husband Gerald. Annell is survived by her husband of 62 years; son Eddie Pearson and wife Patti of Southlake, Texas; brother Robert Travis and his wife Ginnie of Longview, Texas; sister-in-law Betty Travis of Forney, Texas; grandchildren Kasie Kinman and husband John Paul, and Lynsie Binkley and fianc Corey; great grandchildren Tyler Williams and Addie Kinman; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. - - - Waldo Funeral Home  Doyle was employed with TI in Dallas for many years before moving to Sherman in 1976 and retiring in 1989. He worked as a machinist most of his life. Doyle married the love of his life, Annell Travis, on April 23, 1955 in Hutchins, Texas. She preceded im in death on April 23, 2017. Doyle’s hobbies were collecting coins, American Eagle figurines, cars and motorcycles. He enjoyed reading his Bible daily, watching NASCAR, and loved his pet dogs. He recently adopted a dog after Annell’s passing for companionship. He looked forward to taking trips with his family, going to family reunions to see and laugh with this brothers and sister. Doyle’s life was his son, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He faithfully called Eddie every day and texted his grandchildren and great grandchildren every night and told each of them ‘good night’ and ‘I love you’. Doyle was a patriot serving our country with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was very proud of his service. Doyle was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Teresa Binkley; brother, Coy Pearson and infant brother, Russell Pearson. Survivors include his son, Eddie Pearson and his wife, Patti of Southlake, Texas; brothers, Roy Pearson, Donald Ray Pearson and wife, JoAnn; James Pearson and wife, Sharon; and Larry Pearson and wife, Jonna; sister, Delois Potter and husband, Ralph; brother-in-law, Robert Travis and wife, Ginnie; grandchildren, Kasie Kinman and husband, John Pau; and Lynsie Hartless and husband, Corey; great grandchildren, Tyler Williams and Addie Kinman. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 27, in Harvest Time Assembly of God Church with Pastor Nathan Cain officiating. Mr. Pearson was laid to rest at Holloway Cemetery in Luella.   Teresa Ann Pearson Binkley 18 September 1956 - 7 July 2007  Holloway Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |