Christine Rose Pierce
October 29, 1920 ~ March 3, 2016
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Rocky Mount - Christine Rose Pierce, age 95, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on October 29, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Lucy Williams Rose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Pierce, Sr.; two sisters, Alma Clarida and Doris Griffin; and two brothers, Junior Rose and Alvin Rose.
Christine leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Robert “Bobby” H. Pierce, Jr. of Rocky Mount; and daughter, Shirley Pierce Roberts of Raleigh. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Cheryl Aldridge, Beverly Roberts, Debbie Pridgen, and Karen Roberts; 8 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Clifton Rose of Rocky Mount; Eugene Rose of Rocky Mount; AJ Rose of Greensboro; and Ronald Rose of Rocky Mount; and four sisters, Aileen Davis of Red Oak; Helen Jones of Red Oak; Ann Varnell of Rocky Mount and Joyce Ellis of Rocky Mount.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount with the Dr. Michael Cloer officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service.
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Monday 3/7, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Service
Englewood Baptist Church
1350 S. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount , NC 27804
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Monday 3/7, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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This is my great grandma who you could always be garunteed a warm and cheerfull greeting when you come to see her. She has been a blessing in everyones lives she has come across I want to say I love you great grandma and you will be missed. Put a good word in there for me and I will see you at the end of my time. Your great grandson Joseph Adkins
This photo is of all 5 of us gals! Christine Rose Pierce, Shirley Pierce Roberts – daughter, Beverly Roberts – granddaughter, Felicia Roberts O’Donnell – great-granddaughter and Mackenzie Anne O’Donnell – great-great-granddaughter.
Shirley, Bobby and Cheryl, I am so saddened to hear of your mother and grandmother’s passing. She was the last of the trio of friends, the Pierce’s, Harrison’s and Rogers’, that lasted from the 40’s until death began taking them one by one. There are so many memories flooding through me at this time of all the wonderful times we spent together. I know when Mother and Daddy were living at the coast and I was back in Rocky Mount, she and your Dad would take me out to lunch on Sundays after church. They became my second parents. I know she always liked to kid my mother about being older than she was although it was only a few months. Oh what a great reunion is taking place in Heaven at this time. She will be missed greatly but you all know that we will see them all again some day and I believe it will be soon. Love to you all. Charlie didn’t know her as long but he admired her and sends his love.
Thank You Jesus for the opportunity to meet Mrs. Pierce. She certainly was a joy and I know she feels right at home with You by her side!! Praying for the family’s Peace and Comfort! ! Deanna Mills, RN
Dear Shirley, Bobby and Shirley, Aunt Christine was a Wonderful Christian Woman and a Fabulous Aunt!! Her life on this earth was truly a blessing to me and to so many others. I still have vivid memories of going to see her as a child on the third floor of Belk-Tyler’s in Rocky Mount where she was always dressed perfectly and impeccably groomed, with makeup on and every hair in place. I used to refer to her as Ms. Belk-Tyler’s. Throughout my adult life, she stayed in touch with me, with phone calls from time to time and Christmas Cards every year. When my husband (Joe) was so critically sick, she stayed in touch and constantly prayed for him and for me too. When my own mother (her sister) was so sick for so long, Aunt Christine stayed in touch with me and always prayed for my mother. She told me one time not long before my mother passed away that her prayer list had gotten so long that some nights she fell asleep before she had finished her prayers and when she woke up she just picked up where she had left off. While it is sad that she is no longer with us here on this earth, I am so very thankful that she is now in a much better place where there is no pain and suffering but only comfort and peace. Take good care of yourselves!! Love, Brenda (Griffin) Burns
Cheryl and Bobby, I am so sorry…we just heard about Christine! We would have been there today to celebrate her! She was very special to our family! With love, Pat Pruitt Teal
Pat, she loved you and Sandra and Robbie!
Lea Ann, we had a great time and you had your mimi and I had my Mas. Remember the good times!
I’m so sorry to hear of Christine’s passing as I was out of town last week. I have special memories of visiting her home and hanging out with her granddaughter, Cheryl. I know she will be missed. Sending love and prayers to the family. Lea Ann Dove Truelove
My Mom, Eveyln Whitfield Adams was Christine’s Cousin, My Mom is also 95 and is unable to go out, but has many fond memories of Her and Christine. We are sorry for the loss of Christine, but have comfort in knowing she is in Heaven with our Lord. God Bless all of you! Fred Adams (son of Eveyn Whitfield Adams)