Georgia H. Pierce

Georgia H. Pierce, nee Harman, 94, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, May 14, 1928, in Doniphan, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at her residence in Belleville, IL.

Georgia left a legacy of love and wisdom with her family, friends, and community. She was married 73 years to her husband Weslie. She made everyone she came across feel welcomed and loved. She was very involved in her grandchildren’s lives and their biggest supporter. Georgia loved quality time with her family through fish frys, card games, & dominoes .  She was an avid Cardinals baseball fan, loved watching Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune,  and was always working on a crossword puzzle. You were always guaranteed to get fed if you went to her house and you never left without dessert, because she made the absolute best desserts. When her children were young she bowled in the Mother’s Club League at Bel-Air Bowl. Georgia was a Christian and a member of Westview Baptist Church, and loved her flowers and watching birds.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Parents: Percy and Opal, nee Gibson, Harman
• Sisters
  • Ruth Schroeder
  • Verna Rongey
• Grandson: Daniel Pierce

Surviving are her:

• Husband: Weslie J. Pierce of Belleville, IL
• Children
  • Michael W. (Patricia) Pierce of O’Fallon, IL
  • Gregory Pierce of Kansas City, MO
  • Pamela (Charles) Roney of Belleville, IL
• Sister: Judy Braschler of Doniphan, MO
• Grandchildren
  • Benjamin (Tina) Pierce
  • Abbey (Brandon) Humphrey
  • Lauren Roney
  • Bryan Roney
  • Amanda Pierce
  • Naema Pierce
• 6 great grandchildren
• Many nieces and nephews

Memorials: In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Westview Baptist Church, 2500 Sullivan Dr, Swansea, IL 62226.

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Monday, December 26, 2022 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL and from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Edwards Funeral Home at 606 Walnut Street, Doniphan, MO 63935.

Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Edwards Funeral Home, 606 Walnut Street, Doniphan, MO 63935. Interment will follow at Doniphan Cemetery, Doniphan, MO.