Celebrating the life of
Edith McDonald Pierce
March 21, 1922 - November 26, 2011
SAVANNAH – Mrs. Edith McDonald Pierce, 89, widow of Mr. Arnie Lee Pierce, was welcomed into the Arms of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 26, 2011, at NHC HealthCare in North Augusta, SC.
She was born in Metter, GA, on March 21, 1922, to the late Johnny Horton McDonald and Estelle Owens McDonald. She moved to Savannah, GA, at age 18, where she lived most of her life, until several years ago, when she moved to North Augusta, SC, to be closer to her daughters, due to her declining health.
Edith was a faithful, long-time member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah, GA, from 1948 to the present, where she taught the Loyal Workers Sunday School Class for over 30 years, as well as was involved in all church activities.
Edith retired from Union Camp, International Paper, in the position of clerk typist, on June 30, 1982, after working there for 34 years.
She is survived by two daughters: Cheryl P. Mattox and her husband, Jerry, of Augusta, GA, and Nancy P. Fuller and her husband, Dick, of North Augusta, SC; two grandchildren: Kelly M. Johnson and her husband, Ray, of Evans, GA, and Chad J. Mattox of Augusta, GA; four great-grandchildren: Dalstin Mattox, Caiden Mattox, Mattox Johnson and Audrey Johnson. She is also survived by one sister, Ethel Bollinger, of Waycross, GA, and one brother, Hugh Broughton McDonald and his wife, Kathleen Kitty, of Rincon, GA, and a sister-in-law, Wanda McDonald, of Blue Springs, MO, widow of her brother, Vasco.
In addition to her husband, who died on January 26, 1977, Edith was preceded in death by her parents, by her youngest daughter, Vicki P. Johnson, on February 12, 2007 surviving husband, Mark and by her only son, R. Wayne Pierce, on April 23, 2009; also by four brothers: Vernon McDonald, E.J. McDonald, Norman McDonald and Vasco McDonald.
Visitation will be at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, in Savannah, GA, on Monday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
The funeral service will be at Immanuel Baptist Church in Savannah, GA, on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at 1:00 pm, with the Reverend Terry Doss officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Savannah, GA.
If so desired, memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 7375 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
You are in our hearts and in our prayers and we want you to know that you are never alone. A hand to hold, an ear to hear, and a shoulder to lean on. 'Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning'. Chaplain S. Blount
- Solaris Hospice, Aiken, SC
Nancy and Dick: We have a married daughter with the name of Pierce. Nancy, we rejoice with you that your Mom made Heaven. Hallelujah! I visited Immanuel a couple times while a Lt in the Coast Guard there. From reading the obituary, she was a great benefit to her church and family. I'm sure she will be missed. I wish we could have attended the funeral. Blessings and God's peace and joy be yours. Love, Jodie and Tess
- Jodie and Tess Galloway, North Augusta, SC
Kelly, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Rebecca and Mark Swartzmiller, Evans, GA
It has been a blessing haven know all of you at N H C. I will continue to pray for the family.
- David & Alberta, North Augusta, SC
Kelly, So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
- Bob Benack, Aiken, SC
You are in our hearts and in our prayers and we want you to know that you are never alone. A hand to hold, an ear to hear, and a shoulder to lean on. 'Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning'. Chaplain S. Blount
- Solaris Hospice, Aiken, SC
Nancy and Dick: We have a married daughter with the name of Pierce. Nancy, we rejoice with you that your Mom made Heaven. Hallelujah! I visited Immanuel a couple times while a Lt in the Coast Guard there. From reading the obituary, she was a great benefit to her church and family. I'm sure she will be missed. I wish we could have attended the funeral. Blessings and God's peace and joy be yours. Love, Jodie and Tess
- Jodie and Tess Galloway, North Augusta, SC
Kelly, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Rebecca and Mark Swartzmiller, Evans, GA
It has been a blessing haven know all of you at N H C. I will continue to pray for the family.
- David & Alberta, North Augusta, SC
Kelly, So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
- Bob Benack, Aiken, SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
