Ardieth Louise Davidson Pierce

Ardieth Louise Davidson Pierce

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ardieth Louise Davidson Pierce, on June 20, 2024 in Richmond, VA. A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Ardieth was much loved and leaves a legacy of unforgettable memories for her loved ones. Her final moments were spent surrounded by family. Ardieth had a rich and varied career and had worked at Virginia State University for 36 years, where she held several positions including as supervisor of the Word Processing Center and ended her career as Assistant Director of the Human Resources Office. She took early retirement in 1991 and enjoyed an active retirement in which she continued her love of travel throughout the United States and internationally, which included trips to Italy, Egypt, England, Norway, and Russia. In retirement, she continued to serve the community as a Rape Crisis Counselor through the Richmond YMCA, member and chair of the Credit Committee, VSU Federal Credit Union, served three terms as member of the Local Human Rights Committee at Central State and two terms as member of the Hiram Davis Medical Center, Petersburg. She was honored by Chesterfield County Hall of Fame in honor of Outstanding Service to the Community in their 22nd Annual Celebration. She was a longtime, active member of The Drifters for several decades. Ardieth moved to Westminster Canterbury in 2011 where she enjoyed many friendships. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds and music. Ardieth is survived by two sons, Roger D. Pierce (JoAnn) of Bellingham, WA and Mark E. Pierce (Katie) of Vancouver, WA; a daughter, Robin L. Pierce of Exeter, UK; sister, Mennette Bragg of Omaha, NE; six grandchildren, Lisa Markel, Christopher Pierce, Michael Pierce, Christopher Mark Pierce, Matthew Pierce, and Timothy Pierce; seven great-grandchildren, Ciarra Markel, Zachary Markel, Gabriel Markel, Jackson Markel, Robin Pierce, Daniel Pierce, and Helen Pierce; goddaughter, Valencia Noggins; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, the Rev. Dr. Andrew J. White, Sr., officiating. Entombment in Southlawn Memorial Park. J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, jmwilkersonsince1874.com.