Ruth W. Pearson

Ruth Wood Pearson, 82, widow of James L. Pearson, died March 6, 2016 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

A native of Spartanburg County, daughter of the late George Madison Wood and Helen Wyatt Williams, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Tammy Pearson-Hawkins (Scotty) of Greer; four brothers, John Wood of Spartanburg, Joe Wood of Gaffney, Dennis Williams and Terry Williams both of Inman; a sister, Vickie Smith of Inman; three grandchildren, Allison Pearson of York, A.J. Pearson (Brandi) of Greer and Tori Hudson (Thomas) of Taylors; two great-grandchildren, Matthan Brody and Jordan Richardson; and nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Pearson was predeceased by a son, Alan L. Pearson and one brother, Jim Wood.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at The Wood Mortuary, conducted by Rog Rogers and Elder Charles Belin.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Brian Wood, Blake Wood, Colby Means, Dennis Brody, Thomas Hudson and Myles Nelson.

Honorary escorts will be Karen Robertson, Ann Foy, Reggie and Janet Wade, Frank and Mark Lawter, Kathy and Phil, and Ruth Gordon.

Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at The Wood Mortuary.

The families are at their respective homes.

Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.