Mary Owena Ellis Pierce
January 22, 1930 - January 17, 2012
Funeral services for Mary Owena Ellis Pierce, age 81 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Friday at 2 PM at Washington Street Church of Christ with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Wright’s Cemetery. Mrs. Pierce passed away Tuesday morning in Lincoln Care Center.
She was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Mattie Belle Honea Ellis. Mrs. Pierce was a nurse, operator of the Honey Bear Day Care and a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband John Allen Pierce of Fayetteville, son Ricky Pierce and wife Sara Jo of Fayetteville, grandchildren Andrea Delap and husband Randy of Fayetteville, Beth Jones and husband Zach of Memphis and Dale Pierce of Nashville, two great-grandchildren Aron and Georgia Jones, brother and sisters Jennie Lineberger and the late Maurice Lineberger of Bradenton, FL, Nadine Hodges and the late Charlie Hodges of Ardmore, T. J. Ellis and wife Florine of Ardmore, Shirley Russell and husband Don of Pulaski, Gail Posey and husband Billy of Ardmore, David Ellis and wife Shirley of Blanche, Wade Ellis and wife Peggy of Shelbyville.
Visitation with the family will be Friday from 12 PM until time of services at 2 PM at Washington Street Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Washington Street Church of Christ Building Fund or the Honduras Mission Fund.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Mary Ellis Pierce.
Schedule of Services
| Remembering | Service Location | Visitation | Service |
| Mary Owena Ellis Pierce | Washington Street Church of Christ Click here for directions. |
Date: January 20, 2012 Time: 12 - 2 PM |
Date: January 20, 2012 Time: 2 PM |
Tributes
| Name: | Cindy Mingle |
| City: | Smyrna |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Relation: | friend |
| Tribute: | Ricky, Sara Jo and Family, So sorry to hear about Mrs. Mary. She was such a dear lady. I can see her now at church beside Mr. John. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy, Alec and Tyler Mingle |
| Name: | Jerry & Anita Johnson |
| Address: | Mimosa Rd |
| City: | Fayetteville, TN |
| Relation: | friend |
| Tribute: | Ricky & family, |
| Name: | Wanda Preston |
| From: | Wanda Preston |
| Tribute: | Sara Jo and Andrea, |
| Name: | Maghan Arnold |
| Relation: | Friend |
| Tribute: | Mr. Ricky and Family, Granny Mary will be missed so much. I always will think about her and all the good times we had a Honey Bear. I always looked foward to seeing her every morning and seeing her and Popa at church when they were there. I love them both dearly. Maghan Barnes Arnold |
| Name: | Dora Barnes |
| From: | Dora Barnes |
| Tribute: | Sending my deepest sympathy to all the family. I’m sorry that I never knew Mrs. Pierce, but if she was anything like her family she was a wonderful lady. Much love to you all. |
| Name: | Peggy G. Bevels |
| Address: | 2560 Pulaski Hwy |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37334 |
| Home Phone: | 931 732-4214 |
| Relation: | acquaintance |
| From: | Virgil & Peggy Bevels |
| Tribute: | I want to express my condolences to the family in the loss of Miss Mary. She was a gentle and loving lady and I know she will be greatly missed. I know you have a wealth of wonderful memories to help sustain you. May God comfort and keep you during this difficult time. |
| Name: | Allyson Barnes |
| Relation: | Friend |
| Tribute: | I just wanted to let the family know that I am thinking of Papa and all of you at this time. Granny was such a special and sweet lady and a wonderful part of my life. She and Pam took such great care of Maghan and Payton, that once I dropped them off in the mornings I didnt have to worry about them til time to pick them up. I have such great memories our time at Honey Bear Daycare as do the kids. I knew they were safe and very much loved. She will be missed . Blessings on each of you. Allyson |
| Name: | David Grant |
| Address: | 22 Village Park Drive |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37334 |
| From: | David , Carol and Payton Grant |
| Tribute: | Granny Pierce was a Very Special part of our lives…Honey Bear Day Care was where Payton was when he was very small. We love You . She was a VERY special lady. May God Bless you , Love you All, |
| Name: | Edith Pierce & Jennifer White |
| City: | Smyrna & Murfreesboro |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Relation: | Sister-In-Law to Edith |
| From: | Edith Pierce & Jennifer White |
| Tribute: | We were so sorry to hear about Owena passing. We are thankful to know she is with our Lord and Savior and is at peace! Owena was such a sweet friend over the years and she will be dearly missed! Our Love & Prayers are with you all, Edith Pierce & Jennifer White |
| Name: | TELISA LOGAN |
| City: | FAYT,TN |
| Relation: | Friend |
| From: | TELISA LOGAN |
| Tribute: | So sorry to hear about Mrs. Pierce. She was such a sweet lady. Yall will be in my thoughts and prayers! |
| Name: | Devin and Laurie Lowrance |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Relation: | Friend |
| Tribute: | You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, |
| Name: | Odessa Dangerfield |
| Address: | 172B Old Huntsville Rd |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37334 |
| Tribute: | Andrea and Sara Jo, |
| Name: | Jo Ann Warren |
| Address: | 132 Vanntown Rd |
| City: | Flintville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Zip/Postal Code: | 37335 |
| Relation: | Friend of Family |
| From: | Jo Ann and H.D. Warren |
| Tribute: | Ricky, Sara Jo, Andrea, Randy and all, So very sorry to hear of your loss. I pray that the Lord will wrap his arms around you and hold you all close during this difficult time. Take care, Jo Ann and H. D. Warren |
| Name: | Dennis,Lisa, Camille and Tanille Groce |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State/Province: | TN |
| Relation: | Friends |
| Tribute: | We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and paryers are with you during this sad time. Dennis, Lisa, Camille and Tanille |
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