Lipscomb mourns the loss of graduate student and administrative coordinator for Lipscomb CEA, Haley Sue Pearson, 25, who died tragically after being struck by a vehicle in Hendersonville, TN.
“She was a light to everyone she knew and always lifted people up with her words of encouragement and kind spirit,” said Mike Fernandez, dean of the College of the Entertainment and the Arts. “She was a brave soul that would rush in, without hesitation, to help whenever it was needed.
“As I look back on her work in the CEA I can say that she was the glue that held my office and the college together. She had a strong motor and an intense work ethic. We are who we are today because of her.”
In addition to her roles at the university, Pearson also served as an event coordinator for Lipscomb Academy’s high school football gamedays.
While an undergraduate student at Lipscomb, Pearson was involved as a member of the Pi Delta social club and a cheerleader for the Bisons.
Pi Delta shared this post in honor of her life and legacy.
Pearson is survived by her husband of three months, Nathanial (Nat) Hubert; parents, Stacy and Pam Pearson, of Franklin, Tennessee; sister, Hadley; brother, Hayden.
In an email to students, Lipscomb’s Vice President of Student Life, Al Sturgeon, asked for prayers for the Pearson family and shared the following resources that Lipscomb is offering to cope during this time of loss.
First, Zoom grief processing groups are available with the University Counseling Center staff from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day this week at the following link:: https://lipscomb.zoom.us/j/87241207784. If you are unavailable to attend during these times, please contact the UCC at counselingcenter@lipscomb.edu to schedule an individual time.
Second, the Office of Spiritual Formation staff is available to offer pastoral care. Students can email the OSF to schedule a time to pray together or simply to talk.
Arrangements are still to be determined but will be shared with students when available. Despite the changes that might occur due to COVID-19, Fernandez promised students that there will be a time to honor Pearson and grieve together.
“COVID restrictions and remote instruction will make gathering for this, like everything else today, challenging, but we will do our utmost to honor her memory and provide a time and space for us to grieve together.”