Marketa Maria Pearson-Reed was born in Lakeland, FL to the late Doris Jean Ford and Carton Pearson. A Tampa resident, her parents later relocated the family to Tampa around 1957. She grew up in Ybor City and East Tampa and was educated in Hillsborough County Public Schools and later graduated from Adult Day High School in 1980. She also attended Erwin Technical College and graduated with a certificate in Clerical Work.
Marketa enjoyed cooking and she loved to sew and reupholster furniture. She had a knack for interior decorating and enjoyed turning a house into a home. She was very family oriented and loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren. She also loved to gather with friends and family and have a good time listening to music, playing board games and cards. She also loved to attend social events like the Annual Grandparents Gala, NAACP general meetings and community picnics.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Coreine Ford; grandfather, Clifton Ford; father, Carton Pearson; mother, Doris Jean Ford; Sister, Conchita Pearson; and daughter, Teriyonal Ebony Flowers.
Marketa leaves behind to cherish her memories: husband, Perry Reed; three sons, Jimmie Floyd III, Sanford Miller, and Demetrius Williams; grandchildrildren: Tieyenna & Anthony Maxwell, Tameia Lyles, Kiona Miller & Marcus Muse, Tommie Lyles, Jr., Keondre Miller, Cornell Green, Jr., Jamila Floyd, Tyler Green, Malachi Miller, Chase Green; grandchildren: Joseph Davis, Tyson Maxwell, Emerson Maxwell, Karter Johnson, Arien Maxwell; two sisters: Mary Dean & Robert Vareen and Wanda & Antonio Brown; aunties, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Mary&Robert Sr Robert jr
December 10, 2023, 12:32 pm
To my beautiful sister with love I will always cherish you memories of our childhood and our adulthood forever we love you and you rest in peace my beautiful sister Makita your family will miss you your laughter yo positivity positivity we love you and we always going to help you in our heart and memories your loving sister Mary Pearson vereen
Patricia Pearson & Mydre Montina
December 11, 2023, 10:56 pm
We will truly miss the bubbly spirit of our Aunt Marketa. Her infectious smile and laughter, may you rest in peace.
Barbara Ford - Reddick
December 12, 2023, 4:00 pm
I miss my beautiful niece, her encouraging words, her laughter and her funny wit. We grew up together and shared so many memories through the years, the good times and the bad times. To the oldest niece in the family, I will always love you and I will always cherish our memories, until I see you again rest easy.
Taranda Ford
December 12, 2023, 4:18 pm
To my cousin, I will always remember being at your house as a kid and you watched over me and my brother. We grew up with your children, they were also my cousins but felt more like siblings. We all shared so many good times together and you helped create some of the best memories of my childhood. Your fun and vivacious spirit will not just be missed by me but the entire family! I love and miss you cousin, R.I.P.
Brenda Perry
December 14, 2023, 2:11 pm
Forever My Sister And Best Friend. I See Why, My Mother Always Said That You Were The Favorite Daughter. Your Style And Steadfast In What You Do And Touch Always Came Out On Top. Always Giving, Helpful, And Faithful. There Are No Words That Can Describe How Much Love❤️ For Family And Friends You Showed And Shared With Others And Still Took Care Of Business When Times Were Tough. You Fought A Good Fight Till The End. My Pray 🙏 Warrior⚔️ And Partner In Crime Till The End Of Time! ✨
terence e floyd
December 25, 2023, 2:19 am
Lots of love and blessings love 😍 you