Service was held 1/7/25 at Greater Gospel Center Church of God in Christ. Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Gretchen Yvette Pearson, affectionately known as Gretchen Poo or GG, passed away on December 8, 2024, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Gretchen was born on October 1, 1966, in San Diego, California, at Paradise Valley Hospital to Dorothy Mae (Arbuthnot) Pearson and Elector Lee Pearson.
Gretchen dedicated over two decades of her life to the healthcare industry, serving with
unwavering commitment at Scripps Mercy Hospital in the Behavioral Health Department. Her roles varied, but she was consistently recognized as a compassionate caregiver. Beyond her professional life, Gretchen’s passions were deeply rooted in her faith and her love of music. Her voice, a vessel of comfort and joy, could be heard among the harmonies of her church choir, where she devoted much of her time. She also shared her talents with the Messenger from the Mount Gospel Mime group, bringing stories of faith to life through her artistic expressions.
Her home was a sanctuary for the less fortunate, as Gretchen opened her doors to the homeless, offering them meals, a place to shower, and a temporary refuge. Her acts of kindness were not born of obligation but sprang from a well of love and genuine concern for others. Gretchen’s legacy is one of love, service, and faith. She lived her life as a shining example of how to care for others with grace and dignity. In her passing, Gretchen Yvette Pearson leaves behind a legacy of love, a testament to a life well-lived, and a reminder that one person’s kindness can indeed change the world. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father Elector Lee Pearson, mother Dorothy Mae Pearson, and brothers; Harold Lee Bailey, Edmond Richard Bailey, and Gary Pearson.
She is survived by her children; LaSeanda Rochelle Henderson and Devon LaShod Henderson, grandchildren; Donald LaShod Cook, Keshawn Elector Banjoman, and Carter Osean Edwards-Henderson, siblings; Elector Pearson (Belinda) of Atlanta, GA, Cassandra A. Bailey-Mazyck, Virginia R. Pearson, Rita D. Thomas (Brian), Priscilla M. Pearson, Nolan D. Pearson (Genny), and Ronald W. Love, all of San Diego, CA, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends, and loved ones.
