Janet Patricia Cooper

Pearson

Janet Pearson, age 93, of Lenoir, North Carolina passed away at home on Monday, November 9, 2026, Janet was born August 30, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas to Lois and Gideon Cooper. She is preceded in death by her husband, Buel Pearson; two sisters, Mavis Kurz and Wilma Jackel; and three brothers, Benny Cooper, Buddy Cooper, and Preston Cooper.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Patti Bynum, Phyllis Land, Brian Pearson, and Craig Pearson (Laura Pearson); and nine grandchildren, Carl Wisniewski (Jess Wisniewski), Gina Solari, Claire Morin (Mike Morin), Leah Jones (Marco Jones), Alley Schwendeman (Patrick Schwendeman), Cari Wisniewski, Taylor Pearson (Alyssa Pearson), Liam Pearson (Haley Pearson), and Lilly Pearson. Janet was also blessed with fifteen great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by a host of extended family members, neighbors, and friends.

To honor the wishes of the family, no services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a love donation to Mount Herman United Methodist Church or AMOREM Hospice.

Online condolences may be left at www.greer-mcelveenfuneralhome.com

Greer-McElveen Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Pearson family.