The owner and registered yoga teacher behind “Poga With Carrie”, Carrie Pearson, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2025.
Thus far, the details surrounding her sudden passing remain concealed as her family is grieving in private.
Carrie leaves behind her parents, Clay and Terri Pearson, her beloved cat, Sucre, as well as her extended family.
Terri, her mother, hasn’t broken her silence about her passing, but she updated her Facebook profile picture to one featuring Carrie.
Carrie loved her cat Sucre immensely, whom she called the ultimate “Love of her life.”
Taylor Hotchkiss, one of her friends, wrote an eulogy, which reads:
What I think of when I think of Carrie Pearson: First, her cat Sucre, who she called the love of her life. I can totally relate to that feeling and Carrie’s love for Sucre was one of the things I loved most about her.
Taylor Hotchkiss
She said that despite how Carrie was doing, she always asked her what she was up to and, above all, genuinely cared.
Despite how Carrie was doing, she ALWAYS asked how I was doing and genuinely cared. I’ll never forget the way she said “Hey TayTay!!!” everytime I saw her, and called Rex & I “Tex”.
Taylor Hotchkiss
Carrie graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics & Women and Gender Studies from the University of Virginia.
Speaking of her career, Carrie started in media and marketing right after college. She worked at The Martin Agency in Richmond, planning large-scale ad campaigns for brands such as Tylenol and Benjamin Moore.
She then transitioned into radio sales at Capital One in 2020. She spent nearly seven years climbing the ladder from principal brand associate to product marketing manager, and then to email marketing manager.
Later, Carrie became a senior marketing director at American Savings Bank in June 2021.
After that, she took on a contract role at First Horizon Bank, where she created and ran their first podcast.
Not to forget, on the side, Carrie had also been running her own yoga business, Poga With Carrie, since June 2018.
She taught mindfulness, yin yoga, and meditation to companies and private clients for over seven years.
Reportedly, a celebration of life for Carrie Pearson is scheduled at Bliley’s on Staples Mill on November 15, 2025, at 3 pm.
Likewise, there will be a gathering after the ceremony for family and friends at Triple Crossing Beer (FULTON location). 5203 Hatcher Street, Richmond, VA 23231.
During this challenging situation, we pray for the strength of Carrie’s parents, friends, and extended family.
Rest In Peace, Carrie Pearson!
