Dorothy Pierce Obituary

Dorothy Barnes Pierce CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy Barnes Pierce, 92, passed away Nov. 18, 2010 in her home. A Norfolk native, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Susie Barnes and the widow of Charles Martin Pierce Sr. She is survived by her five daughters, Dorothy Morgan and husband Jerry, Joyce Paris and husband James, Susie Greenfield and husband David, Mary Pierce and husband Mike and Linda Pierce; two sons, Charles Pierce Jr. and wife Rose and Mark Pierce; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Andrew and Pete Barnes and a sister, Madeline Barrett. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11:30 a.m. in Riverside Memorial Park. The family will receive friends in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Indian River Chapel, Sunday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Pierce

1 Entry

Marie Melanson

November 22, 2010

Dear Linda and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I only had the priviledge of meeting Dorothy a couple of times many years ago. She was a sweet little southern lady. God Bless her and may she rest in peace.
With all my Love,
Marie Melanson

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Dorothy Pierce's name

Memorial Events
for Dorothy Pierce

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Dorothy's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Dorothy Pierce

Dorothy Pierce Obituary

Memories and Condolences for Dorothy Pierce

Make a Donation in Dorothy Pierce's name

Memorial Events for Dorothy Pierce

How to support Dorothy's loved ones

Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Attending a Funeral: What to Know

Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

Resources to help you cope with loss

Estate Settlement Guide

How to Write an Obituary

Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

The Five Stages of Grief

Ways to honor Dorothy Pierce's life and legacy

Obituary Examples

How to Write an Obituary

Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Recent deaths in the news

John MacArthur (1939–2025), prominent evangelical pastor

Connie Francis (1937–2025), 1960s chart-topping singer

James Carter Cathcart (1954–2025), Pokémon voice actor

Andrea Gibson (1975–2025), poet who wrote of grief and mortality

More ways to support the family

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Pierce

Make a Donation
in Dorothy Pierce's name

Memorial Events
for Dorothy Pierce