Nina Jean Pearson, 66, of Ash Grove passed away, on Monday, March 20, 2017.

Nina the daughter of Alvie Moore and Dorothy (Fanning) Killingsworth, was born in Fayetteville, TN, on September, 22, 1950.  Nina married John W. Pearson Jr. on July 17, 1970, they enjoyed 16 years together before John's passing in 1986.

Nina enjoyed gardening, crafting, and going to garage sales.  She also enjoyed making blankets for everyone.  She was active in her church and enjoyed her church family.  Above all, Nina enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.  Nina will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Nina was preceded in death by her father; husband; and brother, Terry L. Moore.

Nina is survived by her mother, Dorothy Killingsworth; children, Terri Phillips, Michael S. Pearson all of Ash Grove; grandchildren, Anastasia Edwards and husband James of Georgia, Mark C Phillips Jr. and wife Ashley of Ash Grove; great grandchildren, Emma Phillips and Braxton Edwards; sister, Annie R. Hudnall of Walnut Grove; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and many friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 6:00PM-8:00PM in the Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove, MO.  Funeral services will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 1:00PM, at Ash Grove Assembly of God.  Burial will follow in Ash Grove Cemetery.