Birth date: Jan 11, 1948 Death date: May 26, 2024
Harriet L. Pearson, 76, of Longview, Texas died peacefully at her home on May 26, 2024. Harriet was born in Longview on January 11, 1948 to Charles “Red” and Verna Bailey. Harriet attended Longview High School before studying at Read Obituary
My name is Ann Dillard. I have known Harriet for over 45 years. That is not unusual for Harriet. If she made you her friend, you were her friend for life. Not only was she my sister, my friend, she was my spiritual partner. Everytime that I had a worry about my children or anything that affected my life, we would pray together. Anything that affected her sweet children, she would call and we would pray together for them. We had so many wonderful times together there is not enough to space to mention them all. The one time I have to mention because it was life changing is Carolyn, Harriet and I went to Sedona, Arizona. The spiritual beauty of that place took our breath away. We held hands and prayed on a mountain overlooking Sedona and then when we returned to the hotel we were staying at, Harriet felt moved by the Spirit of God to read a chapter from the Bible. The Spirit of our loving God overwhelmed the three of us. I will miss this wonderful, spiritual friend of mine sorely every day for the rest of my life as I know, many other friends will. Where ever Harriets spirit has flown to, I know our spirits will fly to that Heavenly place as well so we can all be with each other again. God took an earth Angel home and this world, her friends and more will miss her greatly. Rest in peace my friend. Love to her friends and children.
Ann Dillard
There are people in our lives that make us see the beautiful things. You have always been that person. I will miss you my friend.
Precious, precious friend. My grief at your loss has made it unbearable for me to write here for days. But finally I am ready to share the multitude of wonderfully amazing life experiences we shared. You were so much more than a friend to me, as you were to many. You were the grounded one so many of us looked to when we were at a loss of what to do in our lives. Your beautiful smile would light up any space, whether inside or out. I do not remember, in all the time we were friends, you ever saying a bad word about anyone and throughout our time together that always amazed me. We shared so much. Digging crystals at Mt Ida, Native American ceremonies, watching meteorite showers in a swimming pool in Sedona, drummings, copper pyramids, tornados, exploring, raising our families, singing to the top of our lungs, searching for the perfect and most unusual flowers, dragonflies, fairies, beautiful artwork, bonding with a priceless statue of Jesus in Sedona, birthdays, lunches, secrets, our deepest fears, our loves, our fears, our disappointments and so much more. Yes, we even shared my first fiance who took you to your Junior Prom. Even more important and possibly surprising to some, we shared a deep love for and bond with God. Part of my very soul left with you my friend. A part I fully expect to reclaim in a short while when I see you again. Precious soul sister rest easy in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ until that time. Although it's difficult today to see beyond my sorrow, looking back in memory will help me bridge my tomorrows.
One of the times Harriet visited me in Austin, we made the obligatory walk down 6th street. I stopped to listen to a bagpiper play "Amazing Grace." When I looked around for Harriet, she was on the opposite corner, grinning, waiting for me. The bagpipes are not for everyone! I love her very much, and there are many memories I will treasure forever. Harriet made everything better. God bless you, Tank and Eve. Your mama was so proud of you both, and loved you so much. I was blessed to have her as a friend.
