Obituaries

Florence Pierce

Florence Marie Pierce, 79 of Benton, passed away July 27, 2014. She was born August 7, 1934 in Malvern, Arkansas to the late Reuben and Lillian Baker. Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Huburn Pierce; brothers, Marvin and George Baker and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Fonda Burroughs and husband, Curt; three grandsons, Chase, Matt, and Luke Burroughs; two sisters-in-law and six nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Mike Marbury, Steve Wood, Ken Daves, Tom Young, Ryan McDaniel and Michael Shelton. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 1 at First Assembly of God Church in Benton with Rev. Gene Huskey and Rev. Temon Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at Social Hill Cemetery. Family Comments: My sincere appreciation goes out to those from Saline Hospice and to the caregivers who cared for her during her last days of illness. A special thanks goes out to her neighbor, Teresa Jeffers, who unselfishly gave of her time to care & give support and friendship as though she were her own mother. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ladies ministry at First Assembly of God in Benton. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

Published July 30, 2014

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