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Sallie Pierce Obituary

Sallie James Pierce LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Mrs. Sallie James Pierce, 86, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Catherine Amiss. She is survived by: husband of 63 years, Donald J. Pierce, Lawrenceville; daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Vaughn Sloan, Martha and Don Copeland, all of Lawrenceville, and Ginny Sawyer, Snellville, Ga.; son, James D. "Chip" Pierce, Flowery Branch, Ga.; grandchildren, Brad and Jennifer Sloan, Todd Sloan, Rachel and Ben Jones, James and Kim Sawyer, Robert Merek Amiss; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Pierce was born March 1, 1924 in Norfolk. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Buford Presbyterian Church in Buford, Ga. She was a resident at Laurel Grove Independent Living in Lawrenceville. A funeral will be held Thursday, May 13, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Harper and Mr. Chris Owens officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gwinnett Humane Society in memory of Sallie J. Pierce. Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133, www.flaniganfuneralhome. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on May 11, 2010.

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Virginia Amiss

May 12, 2010

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Pierce Family at this most difficult time. Each of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob, Virginia and Sarah Amiss

Betty Johnson-Wilson

May 12, 2010

Donald and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Sallie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please get in touch with me. Betty and Gene Wilson (I'm your former neighbor Betty Johnson at 722 Sunnywood Road) My new address is 63 James Landing Road, Newport News, VA 23606 (757-591-7174)

PlymKraft, INC

May 12, 2010

Donald & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife, we would like to send our condolences and prayers to comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Your past co-workers and friends
The PlymKraft Family

Sonny and Bernice Roscopf

May 12, 2010

Dear Don and family members, we were so sorry to hear of Sallie's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry that we cannot be there with you during this time but we know that God in His Infinite love will give you added strength, comfort, and peace as only he can do during this time of separation from your loved one. " Absent from the body and present with the Lord." We too will miss Sallie. We have some fond memories
of our times being together and we treasure them. Our deepest sympathy is with each one of you. We love you Don, Sonny and Bernice Roscopf

May 11, 2010

I'm so sorry that I cannot be there with you... You are all in my thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Lynda Dean

May 11, 2010

May God send you comfort and peace in your time of need. Our prayers are with all of the family.
Danny and Gloria Jones

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