Wilma Grace Pierce

September 30, 1940 - September 10, 2020

Wilma Grace Pierce, 79, of Stringer, MS, died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. She was born on September 30, 1940 in Laurel, MS. Wilma was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Soso, MS. She was a homemaker who enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Pierce; daughter, Terri Boney; father, Homer Gilbert; mother, Rose Lee Gilbert; brother, Ira Gilbert; and sisters, Dorthy Faye Holloway and Iva Mae Taylor. She is survived by two sons, Kevin Pierce (Heather) and Kenny Pierce (Tracy); sister, Betty Lewis; grandchildren, Josh Anderson (Mandy), Kayla Sherman (Ollis), Andrew Pierce (Lauren), Chris Pierce, Regan Barnes (Wesley); great grandchildren, Callie Anderson, Bryce Anderson, Blaine Sherman, Harper Pierce, Mary Blake Pierce, Paxton Pierce, Baylor Pierce, and Elizabeth Barnes (who will be born in October).; and step-grandchildren, Dalton Lapeyrouse and Kayleigh Sherman. The family would like to send a huge thank you to three special friends of our mother who were always there for her, Marilyn McDonnieal, Frances Ware, and Ann Musgrove. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Harold Floyd will officiate. Pallbearers will be Kevin Pierce, Kenny Pierce, Andrew Pierce, Chris Pierce, Josh Anderson, and Dalton Lapeyrouse. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Anderson and Ollis Sherman. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.