NICHOLLS — Pearlene Sweat Cason, age 95, of Nicholls, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at her residence after a short illness.
Mrs. Cason was a native of Bacon County and the daughter of the late Leory Sweat and Daisy Barber Sweat.
Besides her parents, Mrs. Cason also was preceded in death by her husband, Buford David Cason; a son, Keith Cason; a grandson Kyle Cason; a great grandson Ethan Fordham; two brothers, Frank Sweat and Robert Sweat; and three sisters, Edna Jacobs, Mary Lee Long and Eleanor Thomas.
Survivors include her son, Johnny Cason and wife, Sybil; four grandchildren, Kip Cason, Brian Cason, Connie Boatright and David Cason; a sister, Christine Jones; four grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.
Mrs Cason was a lifelong member of Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 10, at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Delk officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.
Deacons of Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church served as active pallbearers. All others in attendance were considered honorary escorts.
Crosby Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
