Celebration of Life

Jowanda M Pearson, better known as "Towanda" was born on September 21, 1960 in Washington, DC. She attended DC Public Schools and held various jobs as a construction worker and a nurse.

Jowanda loved watching scary movies with her grandkids, hanging with her friends.

Jowanda's favorite word, if you knew her was "bitch" she would call you a "bitch" at any moment. That was her favorite word amongst others. You knew it was all love, if she was cursing you out.

Jowannda departed us on February 18, 2025 at Washington Hospital Center. Jowanda is preceded by her parents: Gloria Smith and Isaac Pearson, her sons Isaac Pearson, William Pearson, and her daughter Shantae Pearson, and her Grandson Hellvon Williams.

Jowanda leaves behind a host of loved ones, including her three aunts Theresa Smith, Carey Hicks, and Sonya Kelly. Her beloved children: Kenneth Williams, Monique Williams and James Pearson. A host of Grand and Great-Grandchildren. A total of 13 grandchildren: Jalil Williams, Monique Wise, Paul Pearson, Dontae Pearson, Isaac Pearson Jr., Isaac Pearson 3rd, Isaiah Pearson, James Pearson Jr., Timothy Long, Asia Jackson, Kinaja Jackson, Rosemary Wise and Jazime Coats. Three great-grand: Jalil Williams Jr., Jahari Williams, Tyquan Wise, and an additional great grandson on the way.

My Momma

I love you and I'm going to miss you from your son Jr.

I'm really going to miss you, we had a ride. You always said I was your "mean child" and tell me sit my butt down, acting like I'm your mother. We had our good and bad days, but what we really had were memories. I will hold all the memories in my heart til I see you again. - Love your daughter Nickey