Myrtle Parker Pierce

April 12, 1931 - August 9, 2017

04/12/1931 - 08/09/2017

Past Services

Visitation
Friday August 11, 2017
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Ahoskie
205 NC Highway 42 W
Ahoskie, NC 27910
252-332-3122 | Directions
Cemetery
Saturday August 12, 2017
Ahoskie Cemetery
First Street
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Directions
Additional Information:

Following the service.

Service
Saturday August 12, 2017
3:00 pm
Higher Ground Pentecostal Holiness Church
2209 Highway 13
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Directions

AHOSKIE, NC – Myrtle Parker Pierce, age 86, of Ahoskie, passed away on August 9, 2017 at the Vidant Medical Center of Greenville, NC.

Mrs. Pierce was born in Hertford County, NC on April 12, 1931, a daughter of the late Monnie and Lila Casper Parker.  Myrtle loved children and cared for children in her home and at the Ahoskie United Methodist Church for almost 20 years. Mrs. Myrtle was an outgoing, life loving person, who never met a stranger.  She took every opportunity she could to talk about and teach about her God, her church, and her family, all things she loved.   She also enjoyed her crafting, especially ceramics.

Besides her parents, Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Manoia Pierce, and her brother, Franklin McCoy Parker.

Left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Carolyn Mull, and Judy McGraw and husband, Jimmy of Ahoskie, NC, Arlene Knox and husband, Robert of Gates, NC, and Martha Hollowell and husband, Dana of Colerain, NC; two sons, Lonnie Pierce and wife, Carolyn of Ahoskie, NC, and Carl Edward Pierce and wife, Laura of Colerain, NC;  two, adopted by the heart daughters, Vicki Collier of Enfield, NC and Phyllis Harrell of Eure, NC; four sisters, Dorothy Coats of Ahoskie, NC, Lillie Hollowell of Tyner, NC, Marie Louise Harmon of Ahoskie, NC, and Frances Brabble and husband, Ray of Roanoke Rapids, NC; one brother, Monnie B. Parker and wife, Libby of Ahoskie, NC; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 11, 2017, from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service, Ahoskie, NC.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 3:00 pm at the Higher Ground Pentecostal Holiness Church, Ahoskie, NC, with Rev. Ray Faircloth Sr., officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ahoskie Cemetery, Ahoskie, NC.

Memorial contributions may be made directly to the Higher Ground Pentecostal Holiness Building Fund, PO Box 923, Ahoskie, NC, 27910 or online by clicking here

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service – Ahoskie Chapel is handling the arrangements for the Pierce family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting    www.garrettsykesfs.com.

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Sue Faucette
6 years ago

So very sorry for your loss. Although I have never met Mrs. Pierce I know the sorrow of having losing a mom. Arlene and Robbie, as well as the Pierce family, prayers for you all that your faith in a loving Father will carry you through this difficult time.

Mary Monds Davis
6 years ago

All of Maggie Monds, (cousin of Myrtle) extend our deepest sympathy. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, and the many years of wonderful memories sustain all of you in the days ahead.

Eleanor Hollowell
6 years ago

Such a kind Christian lady that always had a smile and kind words. You will be missed by many.

Al Byrd
6 years ago

I have known the Pierce family since I was in high school & I graduated in 1967, so it has been a long time. I am so sorry to hear that the Matriarch of the family will no longer be with us hear on this earth. I am sorry for the family & friends who will miss her so much. I cannot say I am sorry for her, since I believe she is now in a better place!

Rachel Edwards Yacovissi
6 years ago

I am so sadden to hear of her passing. I’ve know her since I was a baby as she helped take care of me in the day care nursery. I will always remember her as a sweet lady.

Bobby Eure
6 years ago

Myrtle has always been like a CHRISTAIN sister to me. She will be truly missed by family and all her friends. GOD has another wonderful Angel.

Ricky Byrum
6 years ago

Miss Myrtle was always so loving! My son and Zachary and I always looked forward to her warm hugs as we entered the Higher Ground Church for service. She has stepped into glory just over the sunrise! We miss you Miss Myrtle, but we’ll meet again some glad morning! Love you!

Cynthia Stephenson
6 years ago

Just a beautiful mother and friend to all..i remember those days i worked with her daughter Arlene and thu her i meet her mother Mrs myrtle and she was always smileing and always has a kind word to say and she let it known she love her LORD AND SAVIOR and she loved her church and her family! I ended up joining higher grounds church and i enjoyed those days seeing her on. Wednesday’s and Sunday’s… Many great years and love…i like to say to the family I’m sending my prayers and forward to you all….may God surround you all with his strength and comfort today and forward!!! God Bless You All!!! Heaven gain another angel!!!

Kenny Farmer
6 years ago

Miss Myrtle always had a smile and a kind word every time I went to the rest home… I know she will be greatly missed by her family and the other residents…but we know she’s with Jesus ❤️

Rhonda Cotton
6 years ago

This dear lady loved deep. She loved on my children when they were at Ahoskie Methodist daycare. Thankful that a couple of my grandsons were able to meet her, play games with her a few times while she lived at Creekside. She had a smile ready every time I saw her. Rest In Peace sweet lady. See you again one day.