Shirley M. Pierce

Shirley M. Pierce obituary, Cincinnati, OH

Shirley M. Pierce

Shirley Pierce Obituary

Visit the B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.

PIERCE, Shirley M., passed away surrounded by the love of her family at home on October 19, 2025, the daughter of the late Boyd and Berthia (Hatfield) Wheeler.

Loving mother of Donald (Sharon) Pierce. Devoted grandmother of James III, Donny, David, & Jessica Pierce, Jennifer (Rick) Young and Amber (Andrew) Palassis. Cherished great-grandmother of Robert James, Sadie, and Kendyl. Dear great-great-grandmother of Kaylee, Avah, Jaxson, and Waylen. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.

Shirley is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 53 years, James C. Pierce, her treasured son James (Sharon) Pierce Jr., and her siblings Mary Fancis (DG) Sammons, Bud Wheeler, Betty (Frank) Lanzarotto, and Don Wheeler.

Shirley Pierce was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late James Pierce and the mother of the late James Pierce Jr.. She is survived by her son, Don Pierce, along with Don’s family and the family of her late son, James.

Shirley will be remembered for her kindness, her faith, and her deep love for family. Her warmth, wisdom, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

“Her children arise and call her blessed.” — Proverbs 31:28

Visitation at Meyer Funeral Home, 5864 Bridgetown Rd., on MONDAY, October 27, 2025, at 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Crown Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lawrenceburg First Church of God at 1000 Fairview St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.

B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home serving the family.

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B.J. Meyer Sons Funeral Home & Crematory

5864 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, OH 45248

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