Gertrude Pearson age 94, of Gatesville, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 at a local nursing center. Services will be held at a later date. Gertrude was born June 11, 1915 in Gatesville, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Samuel Pat Pearson, sisters; Cleo Ray, Gladys Ward, Lucy Dollins and Della Ethridge, brother; Leslie Whatley, Mat Whatley, Fred Whatley, Gene Whatley and Glen Whatley. Survivors include daughter; Leigh Dean, Grandson; Samuel Lee and brother; C. P. Whatley.