Alvorado Faison Grooms Pearson, 99, of Roanoke Rapids, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Henry Martin and Floy Savage Faison. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Grooms; her beloved uncle and aunt, John and ''Sis'' O'Briant; and her second husband.

She is survived by her son, Fred Grooms and his wife, Patricia of Roanoke Rapids; her granddaughter, Sara Grooms Page and her husband, Kyle of Fayetteville, NC; her grandson, William Wheeler of Roanoke Rapids; and one great grandson, Landyn Page.

A graveside service was held at Cedarwood Cemetery on Saturday, June 27, 2015 with Rev. Randy Martin officiating.

The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Liberty Commons in Weldon, NC.