Doris Talbert Pierce

Doris Marie Talbert Pierce, 74, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Doris was born on March 5, 1951, in Asheboro, North Carolina, to Frances and James Talbert. A proud graduate of Asheboro High School, Class of 1969, she went on to dedicate 40+ faithful years of service as a “floor lady”/shift leader at Acme-McCrary. After retirement, she found her greatest joy at home, caring for and pouring her love into her beautiful grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she adored beyond measure.

Doris was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend. She was dependable, dedicated, and fiercely protective of those she loved.

Doris was also hilarious and unapologetically herself. She had no filter, so buckle up, because she was going to tell you exactly what she thought. Yet behind her bold honesty was a heart that loved big. She would give you the shirt right off her back, food from her plate, and money she needed more herself, without hesitation. She loved watching her favorite television programs, finding a good deal at the thrift store, feeding her family, and loved the Lord with all her heart. Her faith was strong, steady, and central to her life.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Harkey and husband Paul Harkey; granddaughter Lyndsey Parker and husband Harley Parker; grandson Dalton Julian and fiancée Brittany Allred; granddaughter Cameron Coy and husband Dawson Coy; Weston and Hudson Harkey; and her treasured great-grandchildren, Payton, Jace, Noah, Rylan, Jesse, Skylar, Reyna, and Adler.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Frances and James Talbert; her brothers, Clinton James “CJ” Talbert and Donald Ray Talbert; and her beloved daughter, Dena Michelle Pierce.

A memorial service will be Saturday, February 28th @ 2pm at Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made Freedom Life Church in Asheboro NC.

Doris will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her incredible laughter, her ability to make others laugh, her bold spirit, and the tremendous love she gave so freely.

Pugh Funeral Home is proud to serve the Pierce Family.