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1925
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2011
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Mary Pierz Obituary
She was born Nov. 20, 1925, in Florence, the daughter of Sterling and Mary Elizabeth Stice Ralaford. She married Joseph Pierz on Aug. 15, 1958, and he preceded her in death March 6, 2011.
She is survived by two sisters, Freda (deceased husband, Herman) Evans of Winchester and Peggy (husband, Sterling) Varner of Pittsfield; and nieces and nephews, Sue and Ralph Dillard of Curryville, Mo., Jim and Bev Evans of White Hall, Kenny and Paula Evans of Winchester, Gary Ralaford of Warsaw, Mo., Pam and Kent Meier and Shawnette Bauer, both of Jacksonville, and Kelly Mueller of Highland. She was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Clause; and one brother, Rex "Bud" Ralaford (surviving wife, Betty of Deepwater, Mo.).
Mrs. Pierz had worked at the Plastic Factory in Winchester and had also done some housekeeping for people. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Winchester. She enjoyed shopping, tending to her flowers and cooking.
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Williamson Funeral Home, with burial at Winchester City Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Grace Baptist Church. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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Shaila Bell
June 2, 2011
We lived across the street from Mary and Joe , Mary always had a smile and was a kind person to everyone in my family . I remember when she bought my sick son some vitamins thinking it might help him feel better . She aways sat on the right side of the church close to the back . She loved being in the services .
Marta Brown
May 19, 2011
I have lived most of my life across the street from Mary and Joe and have many fond memories. Mary made the absolute best banana nut bread on the planet! I'm sorry for your loss.
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