Iris Marie Pierce

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Mrs. Iris Marie Pierce, 78, of Amelia, Va., and formerly of Parksley, peacefully passed away Jan. 11, 2020. At her side, was her loving husband of 33 years, James F. Pierce.

Born Oct. 5, 1941, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of John H. and Elizabeth B. Stanley Sr.

For many years, Mrs. Pierce worked in her family’s business, Red & White Stores, as well as, Maxines. Her work was never really done since Mrs. Pierce loved and nurtured all her family and remained active in their lives throughout her life. She taught them all something and left a special place in many hearts. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Home was where her heart was. She loved to cook for her family and spend quality time with Jimmy and Jenny.

Other than her husband, Mrs. Pierce is survived by her daughter, Michele McKinney, of Chesterfield, Va.; two grandsons, Caleb McKinney and Ethan McKinney; and two great-grandchildren, Brantley Cole McKinney and Leo Paul McKinney. She is also survived by her sister, Patricia Baumann; nieces and nephews, Lee Mulligan, John Jennestreet and Robbie, Dawn Jennestreet, Stacy Robbins and Chris, John Stanley III, Danny Tweedy and Susie, Mike Johnson, Terry Johnson and Ellen, Holly Pate and Tony, Larry Holmes and Michelle, Monty Holmes; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by sisters, Barbara Johnson and Nancy Holmes, and her brother, John Stanley Jr.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m., at John W. Taylor Cemetery in Temperanceville.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.

Arrangements are by the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley.

To sign the guest book online, visit: www.thorntonfuneralhome.net.

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