Jeanette E. Pierce, Died February 4, 2019

Jeanette E. Pierce
Died Feb. 4, 2019

TRAVERSE CITY – Jeanette Elizabeth Pierce, 71, of Traverse City passed away Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanette was born October 9, 1947 in Elk Rapids, the daughter of Harry Judson and Elizabeth (Southbird) Gibbs.  On Sep. 30, 1967 in Grand Rapids she married Oliver Page Pierce, who survives.

Jeanette was a loving woman who would do anything for her family.  She loved to go the casino and play bingo.  She was skilled at playing cribbage and sewing.  Jeanette was a skilled cook and the family remembers apple pie, taco salad, and the tater tot casseroles she made for family reunions.

Jeanette was a strong and loving woman who would speak her mind and who would stand up for what she thought was right.   She was proud of her 100% Native American heritage and was a member of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.

Jeanette is survived by her loving husband, Oliver; her children, Brian Pierce, Micheal (Tammy) Pierce, and her dog, Piggy; her siblings, JoAnn (Rodger) Fox, Ronald Judson Sr., Rosemary Johnson, Elizabeth “Betty” (Mason) Gibbs, and Debra Fox; and her grandchildren, Brenden, Keeley, David, Alyssa, and Mikayla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Leroy, Barbara, Linda and Cheri; and a son, David.

Visitation will be held today until Thursday, Feb. 7 at the Pierce home.  The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8 with the family greeting friends at 1 pm. at the Strongheart Center of Peshawbestown. 

Services will also be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m.at Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Chapel in Walker, MI.

Memorials may be directed to the Pierce Family, PO Box 159, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.

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