DR. PATRICIA B. PEARSON, 78, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Friday, October 19, 2007 at her residence.

She was born October 10, 1929 in Greensburg, Indiana and moved to Port
Charlotte in 2004 from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Dr. Pearson was a retired Biology
Professor from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY retiring in 1994. Dr. Pearson received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Purdue University, Lafayette, IN, a Master’s Degree in Botany from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Western Kentucky University in and her Doctorate in Education from Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. In Bowling Green she was active in PEO, the Literary Club, the Bridge Club and was a former President of the Library Board. After retirement she loved to travel with her daughter and family and enjoyed nature. She especially enjoyed a closed bond with her daughter and granddaughter.

She is survived by her loving family, a daughter, Leanne P. (George) Littrell
of Port Charlotte who is the Director of Nutrition at Peace River Regional Medical
Center in Port Charlotte; a sister, Leanne Zins of Kalamazoo, MI; and her 8 year old granddaughter, Alexis Littrell