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Neoma Mae Pearson

May 22, 1943 — June 5, 2021

Neoma Mae Pearson was born May 22, 1943 in McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Marcus (Mike) Hensley and Blan McMalister Hensley. She departed this life on June 5, 2021 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 78 Years, 14 Days.

Neoma worked as a seamstress most of her life. She was known as Maw to everyone she met. She showed her unconditional love to anyone who walked into her home. Maw loved to cook, garden and tend to others. She devoted her life to her husband and family.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Lynn Pearson of Selmer, TN; three grandchildren: Kelly Sanders and husband Chris of Selmer, TN, Emily Eaker of Chewalla, TN, Gunner Pearson of Florence, AL; a grt-grandchild, Maelynn Sanders; a brother, Russell Hensley and wife Carolyn of Ramer, TN; a sister, Lavonne Monroe and husband Danny of Selmer, TN; she was like a mother to Denise Williams and Daniel Monroe; and a host of other nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs Pearson was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Joe Pearson; a grandson, Jonathan Pearson; a brother, Hershell Hensley; a sister, Annie Ruth Wallace.
Memorials may be made to Indian Creek Cemetery Fund.
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Visitation

Monday, June 7, 2021

10:30am - 12:30 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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Graveside

Monday, June 7, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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