*December 31, 1934 - 10/28/2017*


Ms. Jerry Strickland Pierce departed this earthy life on October 28, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. She was born December 31, 1934 in Black Oak, AR to the late J.O. and Goldie Strickland.

Because of her love for books, learning and education, she spent a lifetime teaching and counseling. She graduated with BSE from UCA and her MA at Ole Miss graduating with honors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bob Pierce, stepson Eric Pierce and her brother James Lyle Strickland.

She is survived by a stepson Gary (Gaye) Pierce and granddaughter Grace from NY, NY and granddaughter Kiah from Nashville, TN. Niece and Nephews include Scott Strickland of Black Oak, AR, Bryan Strickland of Little Rock, AR, Denise (Rick) Smithee, Donnetta Reed, and Jamie (Amy) Strickland of Monette, AR. She also leaves behind several cousins, great-nieces and nephews.

The family received friends on Tuesday, October 31 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. with the service following immediately at 2:30 p.m. All services were held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery.

Published in The Commercial Appeal on Oct. 29, 2017





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