Cassandra Gentry Pierson

CASSANDRA GENTRY PIERSON, 90, of Little Rock passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. She was born April 13, 1927, in Little Rock, Ark., to the late Dahlia Davidson Poe and Ethen Poe. She is also preceded in death by her only child, Margaret Sandoval; sister, Louise Poe Watson and brother, Howell Poe. Cassandra retired from Alltel as a longtime assistant to Jim Gadberry and was known to be very business-like. She was a longtime and much loved Deacon as well as a librarian at Pulaski Heights Baptist Church. She was a strong Christian and loved her church. She is survived by her son-in-law, Stephen Sandoval of Fairfax, Va.; cousin, friend and caregiver, Mary Davidson; caregiver and friend, Marie Russell as well as many friends. A graveside service will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, at 10 a.m. officiated by Dr. Randy Hyde. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Baptist Church, 2200 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, Ark., 72205. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.