Gayle A. Pearson

Gayle Angus Pearson, 88, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was the wife of the late Arthur Edward Pearson, who preceded her in death in 2022. Married for 57 years, they were long time residents of Randolph, New Jersey before relocating to Lancaster in 2020.

Born on February 3, 1938, in Irvington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Albert D. Angus and Edna (Gloeckner) Cooper.

Gayle spent her career advancing the nursing profession. Following her graduation from Morris Hills High School, she earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in nursing from New York University. She later earned her Doctor of Public Health from Columbia University.

Throughout a long and distinguished career in academia, she served as an Assistant Dean at the Rutgers University School of Nursing and was a published author of several books. Her commitment to the field of nursing extended to national and state leadership roles, including serving as President of the New Jersey State Nurses Association and as a Vice President of the American Nurses Association. Locally, she served her community for many years as a member of the Township of Randolph Board of Health. She was also an active member of her church and participated in numerous mission trips.

Outside of her professional achievements, Gayle enjoyed traveling and held a lifelong affection for animals. Above all, she treasured the time she spent talking and visiting with her two grandsons.

She is survived by her two children, Ian Pearson and Kari Timothy (Christopher), as well as her two grandsons, Quinn and Kieran Timothy. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Nancy Burkman and Susan Taube.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the West Bethany Chapel of Landis Homes, 1 Freesia Lane, Lititz, PA 17543, where the family will greet guests informally prior to the service. Interment will follow at 1:30 PM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd, Annville, PA 17003.