K. Pearson

K. Annabelle Pearson (Brackin), age 91, of Siren, WI, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Annabelle was born June 5, 1924 to the late Henry and Mary (Greiner) Brackin and grew up on a farm in La Follette Township near Coomer, WI. She attended the one-room Coomer grade school for eight years and then attended Siren High School for four years, graduating in 1942 as Valedictorian of her class. Annabelle worked in Minneapolis for fifteen years at Gamble-Skogmo Retail Stores and at JC Penney Department Store. On June 12, 1962 Annabelle married George L. Pearson in Robbinsdale, MN. On February 13, 1966, she was baptized at Faith United Church of Christ in Minneapolis by Pastor Robert Johnson. In 1976, Annabelle and George moved back to Siren and became members of the Siren United Methodist Church. Annabelle enjoyed painting and tending her flower gardens. She also loved to polka and go square dancing. Annabelle is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, George Pearson, on December 7, 2006; her parents, Henry and Mary Brackin; baby brother, Christian Noel Brackin; brothers: Alfred (Agnes) Brackin and Robert (Elizabeth) Brackin; sisters: Ila Kelley, Irene (Willis) Williams, and May Grushus. She is survived by special niece, Vickie (Duane) Murray; several other nieces and nephews; special friend, Wanda Washkuhn; as well as many other dear friends. The memorial service honoring Annabelle’s life will be conducted at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Siren United Methodist Church with Pastor Eddie Crise officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow the service. Private family interment will be at Lorain Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Webster, WI.