I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, Of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I’d like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun; Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
Musical Prelude...................................................................................................Luther Chambers Opening Selection........................................................................................GBC Music Ministry Scripture Reading..........................................................................................Rev. Maurice Bowles Old Testament & New Testament Prayer of Comfort.........................................................................................Rev. Maurice Bowles Reflections......................................................................................................Jerry and Linda Ellis Rev. Rolando Pierce Musical Selection..........................................................................................GBC Music Ministry Acknowledgments.................................................................................................Linda P. Travis Silent Reading of the Obituary Photo Montage Musical Selection............................................................................................Chester E. Williams Eulogy.......................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Dwight Riddick Recessional.........................................................................................Clergy, Family, and Friends
Pierce Family Cemetery Martin Luther King Highway (Route 40) Surry County, VA
God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth, and saw your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He chooses only the best. He knew that you were suffering, and in so much pain. He also knew in heaven you would never hurt again. He knew your road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered “Peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone… For part of us went with you the day God called you home. We Love You , The Family
Mable A. Pierce was called home to her eternal rest on December 20, 2020. She was born on October 15, 1936 the late Olandis and Estelle Poole. Mable was a 1954 graduate of L.P. Jackson High School in Surry, VA. She continued her education at Virginia State College, Norfolk Division, now known as Norfolk State University. She was married to her high school sweetheart, the late Rev. Allen Pierce, Sr. After marriage they relocated to Newport News, VA where they settled to raise their family. A quiet and dedicated woman, Mable loved the Lord. She joined Gethsemane Baptist Church, Newport News, VA where she served faithfully. For many years she was the church school assistant secretary the secretary of the George Anderson Church School adult class a vacation bible school attendee and volunteer, and a member of the #1 harvesters ministry. She loved her church and worshiping with her family. Mable was a great example of a mother. She raised her children to love God and love one another. She took pride in taking care of children and home and anyone who entered her home. Through her love of cooking, quilting, embroidering, and sewing she showed great detail and careful attention to her work and the recipient. She was loving and cared for her family and friends who she enjoyed visiting. She had a way to make everyone feel as if they all were her favorite person in the world. Her sweet smile will always be remembered by those she came in contact with. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Allen Pierce, Sr.; son, Christopher; grandson Dernell; great-grandson, Kenneth; brother, Melvin Poole; sisters, Barbara Savedge, Katherine Bailey and Florence Davis. She leaves to cherish her memories daughter Evangeline Blount (Theodore); sons, Allen Pierce, Jr. (Donna), Kenneth Pierce (Faye), Elton Pierce and Darrell Pierce (Tracy); Goddaughter, Linda Deloatch; Godson, Anthony Bailey (Darlene); grandchildren, Keyana, Rev. Rolando (Ashley), Nicole, Montas (Rasheedah), LaDona, Jerome, Asia (Tyree, Sr.), Jarratt (Faith), Keith, LeWanda, Ramona (Ansen), Toni (Robert, Sr.) and Robert, Jr.; great grandchildren, Darquante, Keyante, Jalen, Jada, Jordan, Aniya, Kameron, Tyasia, Tyree, Jr., Tyriq, Ella, Erin, Asher, Neveah, Laila, Mikal, Caleb, Kia, Ashen, Archer, Tori, Troi, Robert, Jr., Ryan, Niyah and Malik; great-great grandchildren, Khalanie and Kayden; brother, Earnest Poole (Florene); brother in-law, John Davis; sister in-law, Marie Pierce; special persons, Linda and Jerry Ellis, Natalie Pierce, Chester Williams, Neoma Chapman, Noland Chandler, Randolph Brown, Karen Diggs, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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Our hearts are saddened Of our mother gone to rest. She will never be forgotten By the ones who loved her best. She bore her suffering with a smile To soothe our broken hearts But God looked down from heaven And so we had to part. God wanted her for an angel, To guide us here below Someday, we will meet you, Mother, Where we shall part no more.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and acts of kindness that have been expressed to them during the illness and passing of their loved one. Thank you Getshsemane family for your hospitality and love. Special thanks to LPN Shelia Beachman, RN Debra Boyd and the home health aides for the caring of their mother.