Valerie L. Pearson-Miller, 55, of Virginia, formerly of Morrisonville, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at 6:32 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 9, at Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home in Morrisonville, with Brother Matt Haberman officiating. Interment followed at Morrisonville Cemetery.
Mrs. Miller was born Sept. 21, 1964, in Morton, the daughter of Richard E. and Arta (Billiter) Pearson. She married Terry Miller on July 18, 2015, in Beardstown, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 2016.
She attended Beardstown High School, and spent many years working as an EMT for the cities of Assumption, Beardstown and Rushville. She was also a volunteer firefighter for the city of Beardstown, and a past member of Assumption Christian Church.
A social butterfly, she had an extraordinary work ethic. She was selfless, optimistic, free-spirited and had unwavering faith. She enjoyed being outside any time she could, doing yardwork, tending to her vegetable and flower gardens or just soaking up the sun.
She is survived by her two sons, Jason (companion Jana Chamness) Beaty, Casey (wife Randi) Busboom and Corey (companion Katie Stanley) Busboom, all of Taylorville; daughter, Jordana (husband Mitchell) Ray of Longmont, CO; grandchildren, Madelyn Beaty, Owen Busboom, Liam Busboom and Maddox Busboom; mother, Karen Pearson of Beardstown; siblings, Jill (husband Phil) Layne of Rushville and Brett (wife Shana) Pearson of Riverton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Craig S. Pearson.
Memorials may be made to Beardstown Fire Department, 1119 Edwards St., Beardstown, IL 62618.
Online condolences may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
