Anna Beth Allgood-Pierce

Anna Beth Allgood-Pierce Anna Beth Allgood-Pierce, 90, ended her journey on earth peacefully on April 6, 2008 at her home in Prescott. She was the oldest of four children born to Ernest and Viva Allgood on July 2, 1917 in Sipes Springs, Texas. The family moved in a Model A to the Salt River Valley where Ernest farmed in Chandler and Scottsdale. Anna Beth attended Scottsdale schools where she met her future husband Delbert Pierce, at 10 years of age. She and Delbert were two of the first graduates of Scottsdale High School. Anna Beth attended Arizona State Teachers College where she obtained her three-year teaching certificate. In 1938, she and Delbert were married. They raised four children and continued farming in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. In 1963, they moved to Prescott after purchasing the Las Vegas Ranch. Anna Beth was a true farmer and ranch wife; bottle feeding lambs, helping herd cattle down Chicago Avenue, now 44th Street, branding cattle, milking cows, churning butter and canning. She did it all with her wonderful wit and sense of humor. She was always loving, thoughtful and fun to her children, grandchildren and friends. Her birthday cards and phone calls were always anticipated and she never forgot anyone. Anna Beth loved being a mother and grandmother and we in turn loved spending time with her. Being with grandma was a favorite thing to do. Anna Beth was active in Yavapai County Cowbelles where she served as president several times. The First Congregational Church as fortunate to have her as a member. Anna Beth enjoyed P.E.O. Chapter O for many years and she never revealed what P.E.O. stood for despitemuch begging. Anna Beth is survived by her husband Delbert of 69 years; daughter Betsy and sons Steve and Mike; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and sister Delma Baker of State College Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her son Gary Delbert. Funeral services were held April 11 at American Lutheran Church, 1085 Scott Drive, Prescott, Ariz. Donations may be made to Granite Mountain Home Care and Hospice, 3107 Clearwater Drive, Prescott, AZ 86305. Hampton Funeral Home greatly assisted the family.

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