Opal Pierce

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Opal Pierce

1934-2017

 

Opal Imogene Pierce “Jean” Pierce passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 in Tyler, Texas.  Jean was born on September 16, 1934 to Rufus and Flora Brown in Arkansas.  Jean married James Alton “Jim” Pierce on November 10, 1960 in Samoa, California.

Jean is survived by husband of fifty-six years Jim Pierce, Sons Dwight and Pam Pierce of Plano, Texas, Randy Pierce of Shady Shore, Texas, Troy Pierce of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Barry and Shari Pierce, of Kaufman, Texas.  She is also survived by grandchildren, John Wadle, Casey Pierce, Shelly Pierce, Brandon Pierce, Jackson Pierce, Ryan Pierce and Raigan Pierce and great grandson Zane Guerra.

Jean was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas.  Jean enjoyed traveling with her husband and could sew anything.   Jean had a great love for her Lord, Jesus Christ and drew many people to her with her loving personality and great smile. 

Services for Jean will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at New Harmony Baptist Church in Tyler.  Internment  will be held at the National Cemetery of  Dallas. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the benevolence fund at New Harmony Baptist Church, Tyler, Texas