Lora Brown Pierce

Lora Brown Pierce obituary

Lora Brown Pierce

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303 Chaney Ave., Jacksonville, NC 28540

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11:00 a.m.

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303 Chaney Ave., Jacksonville, NC 28540

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Brown Family Cemetery

487 Harris Creek Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540

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Lora Pierce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Sep. 29, 2025.

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JACKSONVILLE - With great sadness the family announces the passing of Lora B. Pierce who left this world on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the age of 71. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel, with Pastor Drew Parker officiating. Burial will follow at the Brown Family Cemetery.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Born August 24, 1954 in Jacksonville, NC, Lora was preceded in death by her son, Matthew Crim. She is survived by her husband, Cyrus Ray Pierce; son, Cyrus T. Pierce; daughter, Lori Joseph; and grandchildren, Jamison and Emma Joseph and Padmae and Dechlan Collins.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

1

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Jones Funeral Home of Jacksonville

303 Chaney Ave., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send Flowers

Oct

2

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Jones Funeral Home of Jacksonville

303 Chaney Ave., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send Flowers

Oct

2

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Brown Family Cemetery

487 Harris Creek Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send Flowers