ROCKY MOUNT - Mable Frances Joyner Pierce, age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Born in Wilson County on August 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Burrell Lovett Joyner and Sally Batts Joyner. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Grady Pierce; daughter, Charlotte Pierce; and son, Grady Wayne Pierce.
Frances was a loving Christian wife, mother, and grandmother who was committed to her Lord and Savior.
She leaves behind four daughters, Kaye Pierce Narron and husband Dennis of Elm City, Denise Pierce Corbett and husband Lynn of Tarboro, Wanda G. Pierce and fiance Steve Braxton of Macclesfield, and Sheila Pierce Link and husband Steuart of Clarkton; two sons, Clifton Dennis Pierce and wife Crystal of West Jefferson, and Frankie Gray Pierce and wife Betsy of Sharpsburg; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Joyner Pierce of Nashville; and her loving cat, Pebbles.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the family home place. A service to remember Frances will be held at 11:00am Thursday, July 26, 2012 in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Ronn McCracken officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 7/25, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 7/26, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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I only met Ms. Pierce a few times but she was a very sweet lady. I can attest that she has a very loving family.
Lit a candle in memory of Frances Joyner Pierce
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. May God bless you all and give you His strength and peace at this time. Libby B. King
Dear Family, I’m so sorry to learn of the death of your dear mother (grandmother, great-grandmother and sister) Frances. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers and may God Bless and strengthen you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Jean Cross
Prayers to the family……
Lit a candle in memory of Frances Joyner Pierce
Thank you Libby. It has been a long 2 weeks, but she is where she wants to be. In heaven with Jesus and Daddy. She is at peace and happy.
I want to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, visits and support shown to me the past two weeks during my mothers illness and passing. My heart is breaking at the passing of my mother, but I am at peace with it because I know that is what she wanted. She has told me many times that she was ready to join my father in heaven. Continue to pray for me and my family as we go forward with our lives without her. She was a very, very special lady. She could make a bad day brighter just by smiling and saying Hey little girl when I walked into her room at Golden Living. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and never hesitated to show it. She taught her children through her living examples. She taught us to love God, lend a helping hand when needed, and to be kind to all whether it be family, friend or animal. She was quick with a one liner just when you least expected it and left many a person speechless. The Bible states Mary said Blessed am I among women that God chose me I say Blessed am I among all the children in the world that I can call Frances Pierce My Mother. Again, thank you all for everything.