Carol Pearcy
March 28, 1944-Feb. 22, 2026
MARSHALL–A memorial prayer service for Carol Pearcy, 81, of Marshall, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Marshall. A visitation will take place prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Attendees are invited to wear casual clothes.
Carol Lynne Pearcy was born on March 28, 1944, in Ft. Worth, TX, to Ervin and Pearl (Bestland) Eye. She grew up in Hanley Falls and graduated from Hanley Falls High School. Carol then attended Beauty School in Willmar. On April 11, 1964, she was united in marriage to Clayton Pearcy. The couple made their home in Marshall where Carol raised her family and was a bookkeeper for the family business Driggs & Pearcy Roofing. She later worked at the Marshall Gambler for 15 years.
Carol and Clayton were always together. They enjoyed outdoor activities including snowmobiling in their younger years and camping most weekends. Carol was a fun loving mother that everyone enjoyed being around. She was generous with her time and she loved her children and grandchildren.
Carol died on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall after a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Clayton; son Mike Pearcy, his children Jayden, Riley and Kailyn; daughter Terri Knott, her children Nicole and Tyler and their children Knox and Ellison; son Tom Pearcy (Michelle); brother Greg (Gail) Eye and other extended family. Carol was preceded in death by her parents.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Avera Morningside Heights Care Center for the care provided to Carol.
Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service Marshall, Minnesota 507.532.4522 www.horvathfuneralservice.com