Phyllis Gorgia Pearson

 Phyllis Georgia Pearson, born on February 22, 1937, in Adeline, IL, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Casper, WY. She had made her home in Rock River for many years. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Phyllis dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

 Phyllis married Leo L. Pearson in 1953, and together they created a loving home filled with laughter and joy. They moved to Arizona during Leo's service in the Navy before settling in Wyoming in 1980. Leo, her soulmate, passed away in 2012, but Phyllis remained resilient, continuing to work as a mail carrier for the USPS until her retirement in August 2024 at the age of 87. Throughout her varied career as a bus driver, custodian, and mail carrier, she exemplified hard work and commitment.

 Phyllis found immense joy in entertaining guests and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She was known for her warm heart, kindness, and love for gathering family and friends on her back porch. Her daughters, Pam Stamps (Travis) and Deborah Carlson (Robert), along with her grandchildren—Wade Cormican (Trisha), Catherine Carlson (Clinton), and Austin Carlson (Shelby)—and four great-grandchildren, will carry her memory forward.

 A long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Rock River, Phyllis’s faith and community spirit were integral to her life. She was the backbone of her family, brightening the lives of those around her with her unwavering support and warm embrace.

 Phyllis will be dearly missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of love and warmth will continue to inspire her family and friends for generations to come.