Hildred L. Pearson, 60, of New Haven, departed this life August 10, 2011. She was the widow of Herbert Pearson.
Born in Farmville, NC, October 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Clara Marie Simmons and her biological father Joe Howard Ward.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Pearson was employed by the City of New Haven for 37 years as a Field Investigator for the Commission Equal Rights. She was a member of Mt. Gideon Faith Fellowship Church where she served as a Minister.
She leaves to cherish her memory, brothers, Donald Simmons (Darlene) of CT and Jimmie G. Smith (Vivian) and Joe H. Ward, Jr. both of NC, Reginald Davis (Lucille); sisters, Audrey Brunson (Jesse) of CT and Joyce Ward Clarke (Tony) of MD; a godson, Clarence Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Mrs. Pearson’s life will be held Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at 11:00 A.M. at Mt. Gideon Faith Fellowship Church, 363 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Viewing and visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Professional services entrusted to Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Online guestbook available at www.curvinkcouncil.com
This is very sad news. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Pearson for several years as a member of CEO. She was a person who was hard working, caring and had the highest levels of integrity. I feel fortunate to have worked with her and to have associated with her. I am deeply saddened to see her leave this world at the relatively young age of 60 leaving behind children and grand children that meant a lot to her.