Marjorie Ann Pearson

Mullen, NE- Marjorie Pearson age 85 of Mullen passed away July 1, 2024, at her home in Mullen, NE.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Methodist Church in Mullen with Juzenas officiating. Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery at Mullen. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Cedarview Cemetery or the Mullen EMT. Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com 

Marjorie Ann Reigle was born August 11, 1938, to Ray and Myrtle (Shefneer) Reigle on Calf Creek in Cherry Co., North of Mullen, NE. She was joined by her sister, Doris, in August of 1940. 

Marjorie started school going to a country school North of Mullen, and later attended and graduated from Mullen High School in 1956. Marjorie married Donald (Dutch) Pearson on December 21, 1957. To this union, four children were born: Julie, Linda, Donnie, and Susan. 

After graduating from high school, Marjorie attended a teacher’s college in Kearney. She then taught in Cherry Co. School District for 2 years in a mobile school. Following this, took some time off to raise her kids. In 1965, she began working as a receptionist at the Mullen Clinic where she worked with many doctors for 15 years. Following her time at the Clinic, Marjorie began working at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in 1994. Here she served in many capacities including a CNA, Activities Director, and Medical Record Coordinator. Marjorie worked here until her retirement. 

Marjorie was very involved in the Mullen community. She was secretary of the Alumni Association, active in the Retired Teachers Association, taught Sunday school, enjoyed the Red Hat Society, and an avid bowler. While serving as secretary for the Alumni Association, Marjorie was a part of a lot of change and growth. She was an integral part of creating the Alumni newspaper and the alumni book that is still enjoyed today. After losing their son, Donnie, in 1983, Marjorie and Donald joined Compassionate Friends as a part of their healing and to help other parents cope with grief. More than anything, Marjorie enjoyed supporting and being a part of the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. 

Marjorie is survived by her three daughters, Julie (Mitch) Pfeiffer, Linda (Doug) Boyer, and Susan (Phil) Hoyt; grandchildren, Nikki (Tyler) Gracey, Traci (Brad) McCully, Jeri (Jake) Graff, Scott (Megan) Pfeiffer, Brett (Jessica) Boyer, Dessa (Miles) Cooksley, Darci (Brandon) Holling, Jacob (Kayla) Hoyt, and Caleb (Nicole) Hoyt; great-grandchildren, Haley (Matthew) Furrow, Brady, Chase, Abigail, and Eleah Gracey, Brittni (JT) Bradley, Brooke, and Brynne McCully, Ava and Elsie Graff, Andi, Thomas, and JJ Pfeiffer, Jepson Boyer, Connor, Carson, Mason, Maddox, Cora, and Mila Cooksley, Emersyn, Eden, and Lincoln Holling, Monty Hoyt, and Sutton Hoyt; and great-great-grandchild, John Tyler Furrow, and brother-in-law, Dean Marshall. 

Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents: Ray and Myrtle Reigle, parents-in-law: Fritz and Myrtle Pearson, husband: Donald Pearson Sr., son: Donnie Pearson, sister and brother-in-law Doris and Mel Uphoff.