Tanya Pearson Jackson, 51, of Shelby, NC, passed away on March 30, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Wayne County, NC, daughter of the late William Harvey Pearson Jr. and was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Ryan Jackson. Tanya worked as an Endoscopy Technician for most of her life and was currently employed with FleetNet America. She was a wonderful person who enjoyed helping others and possessed a generous heart. Tanya enjoyed traveling and camping. She was a doting grandmother who loved spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. Tanya was a wonderful mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her kindness, guidance, and love will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

SURVIVORS: Daughter: Amber Kale and husband, Daniel, Kings Mountain, NC

Mother: Brenda Cook Strickland, Shelby, NC

Grandchildren: Breanna and Bentley Kale, Kings Mountain, NC

Siblings: David Scott Pearson, Kings Mountain, NC, Myra Debbie Deloera (Miguel), Kings Mountain, NC, and Michael Anthony Pearson (Erica), Nampa, ID

Beloved Canine Companion: Harley

Many loving Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other family members

FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel

VISITATION: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Harris Funeral Home

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, NC