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Lois Pearce Obituary

Lois Gerthena Pearce, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was born in Lake City, Florida to the late Ralph and Iola [Dennis] Pearce and remained here her whole life. She was a caring lady who loved her cats and was a friend to all. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Gerthena is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, David Franklin Pearce.
Survivors include several cousins and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013 in the chapel of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Tatem and Pastor Lowell O'Steen officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers Gerthena asks that donations be made to the Parkview Baptist Church Building Fund, 268 NW Lake Jeffery Road, lake City, Florida 32055 or to the charity of your choice in her honor. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025. (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com

Published by Lake City Reporter on May 10, 2013.
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We worked with Gerthena many years at VA; a very sweet lady. Sure to be missed.

Harry/Mary Ann Strickland

May 12, 2013

Ms Gerthena, Sheryl,Aaron,Ericka,Sean,& Luis will miss you very much. You became a second mother to me and always there for me. My children were your grandchildren and loved you dearly. What will we do without you? I love You and can't wait to see you again in Heaven.

Sheryl Holton

May 11, 2013

RIP Ms. Gerthena, you were one of Earth's Angels and will b missed by all who knew and loved you. Sarah A. Bembry

May 11, 2013

RIP Gerthena!

May 10, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home

May 10, 2013

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