Betty Brown Pearson

Pearson, Betty Brown, 84, of St. Petersburg, died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay Nursing Home. She came here in 1948 from her native Denver, Colorado. She was a 1935 graduate of St. Mary?s Academy in Denver, and continued her education at the Lamont School of Music Jr. College. She was a professional vocalist performing with the U.S.O. Shows and Big Bands for almost 30 years. At age twelve she and her sister performed on KOA Radio in Denver. She was a member of Cathedral of St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, Exchangettes, Delta Omicron-International Musicians Fraternatity for 61 years and a volunteer at St. John?s School. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, George A., Jr.; a daughter, Cecelia P. Jasuwan, St. Petersburg and three grandchildren, Adisuk E. Jasuwan, Dunedin, Angelia S. Jasuwan, Seminole and Albert A. Jasuwan, St. Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to UPARC Foundation, 1501 N. Belcher Rd. Ste. 244, Clearwater, FL 33765.