Patricia "Trish" Ann Pearson, 78 of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away December 18, 2020 at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Trish was born August 28, 1942 in Bronx, New York, daughter of Charles Parlpyano and Alice (Otis) Parlpyano. She graduated from Chamberlain High School in Tampa, FL and was a secretary for the Hillsborough County Education System in Tampa for twenty plus years. Trish was an avid animal lover and enjoyed sewing, cooking, and baking. Her long fight with stage three cancer and COVID-19 is finally over.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt.

Trish is survived by her son: James Hecker (Lisa) of Warrensburg, MO; sister: Alice M. Leighty of Hermitage, TN; and two grandchildren: James Hecker ll and Kayla Hecker, multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Alice Parlpyano; husband: Paul Hecker; and Brother: Steve Parlpyano.

A memorial service is to be held in Tampa with date & time to be determined.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to an animal shelter or rescue group of your choosing in her honor.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net