Jean D. Pearson, 74, of Bluffton, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 25, 2022, at Ossian Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jean was born in Huntington on Feb. 2, 1948.  She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Mauger; mother, Bessie (Caswell) Gerber; and stepfather, Mike Gerber.

Jean graduated from Lancaster Central High School and retired from Franklin Electric in Bluffton after over 20 years of service.  She enjoyed dancing and bargain shopping, especially at garage sales.  She will be remembered for her incredible friendliness and greeting everyone, whether friends, family members, or strangers, with a hug and kiss.  Most of all, she loved, and was loved dearly, by all her family and friends.

Survivors include three sons, Dennis "Dee" (Mia) Ellet of Peru, Shanon (Holly) Ellet of Markle, and Trinity (Cecelia) Ellet of Bluffton; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Arnold "Tex" (Amanda) Mauger of Bluffton.

In addition to her parents and stepfather, Jean was preceded in death by her former husband and still close friend, Charles "Charlie" Pearson, and a sister, Carolyn Gearheart.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, from 3:00 until 7:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton.  Services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 30 ^th , at 2:00 PM, at the funeral home, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Pastor Wayne Ball will officiate.  Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Huntington County.

In lieu of floral tributes and gifts, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Helping Hands Pregnancy Resource center or Union Church, to support the Lighthouse children's program.