Peggy L. Pierce

Peggy was a pretty cool chick! She was not only a mom to me for 25 years, but also a friend. She offered advice without imposing her own point of view, knew how to make me laugh, and most importantly, was a glorious gift to our family. The way in which she and dad cared for each other was a beautiful thing. Peggy was such a wonderful influence on dad that he forever carries her everlasting imprint of kindness and compassion. I am grateful to be one of many upon whom she made a lasting...

When I think of my aunt, so many fantastic qualities come to mind. My favorite, the one that will always stick with me, is that she was always there. She was at my jr. high promotion, high school graduation, and my college graduation. I received a birthday card from her every year without fail. She took care of my grandma at the end of her life with such love, patience, and dedication. Peggy was loyal, and that is a quality to be prized and admired. I loved her a lot.

Peggy was my sister, not by birth, but by marriage. From the very beginning, we found we had so much in common: our love of family (Mom, Michael, David, Jerry, Gail, Ryan, and Kelly), our love of music, our enthusiastic support for Barack Obama, and our mutual love and respect for each other. Peggy's passing has left a huge void in all of our lives. She was a loving, caring, giving lady who blessed everyone she met. The memory of her voice, smile, and
laughter will accompany me...

I think that one of the best things you can say of someone is that your strongest memories of them are happy ones. This is true of my memories of my Aunt. My most vivid recollections of her are tied to happiness and laughter. I remember beach trips, sleep overs, banana pancakes, music, and feeling "seen", understood, and loved. For the rest of my life I will carry in my heart, not only these memories, but the sound of her voice and laughter until we see one another again.

There are those who enter our hearts the moment we first meet and become an unforgettable part of our lives. Peggy was one of these special people to me. She shielded me with her kindness during some of lifes most difficult moments and taught me life is infinately more then individualism. GOD Bless You

Peg,
Rest in peace. I will make sure that Cecilia and Noah know all about the grandmother that they barely got to know. You will live on forever in our hearts. Bless you.

It's been said that broken hearts are what give us strength, understanding and compassion. A heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect. I've been truly blessed to have Peggy as my mother. She taught me so much and showed me what it is to give your heart to another human being. For many years she was my everything and I will miss her more than words can express. She was a kind and loving woman. In the past week I have been reminded by others that...