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Celebrating the life of
Grace Watkins "Gracie" Pierce
Passed away on April 02, 2019
Grace Watkins “Gracie” Pierce, 79, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Memorial University Medical Center. She was born in Albany, GA, daughter of W.T. and Edith Watkins. For over 25 years, Gracie was an Administrative Assistant for Independent Life Insurance Co. and was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gracie had a zest for life with a wonderful spirit of giving. She will be remembered for her amusing and spunky personality and the sweetest contagious laugh that came out with every conversation. Gracie was preceded in death by her husband, James U. Pierce, daughter, Marsha Smith and son, Jerry Douberly.
Surviving are three daughters, Debbie “Skeet” Batayias of Thunderbolt; Karen Stewart (Ken) of Bloomingdale; Jennifer Cobb (Ty) of Pooler; ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019 in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Grace was a great lady. She was spunky and had a dynamic personality. She was reliable and a kind and good loving person! She will be missed and never forgotten. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
- Lawrence Lehr, Savannah , GA
Please accept dear Skeet my sincere condolences on the death of your precious Mother; also my sympathy to all your family. Christella
- Snyder, Savannah, Ga
My condolences to the family and my prays are with you all. Paula L. Deray
- Paula L. Deray, Savannah , Georgia
May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Tracy Preslicka, Savannah, GA
Grace was a great lady. She was spunky and had a dynamic personality. She was reliable and a kind and good loving person! She will be missed and never forgotten. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.
- Lawrence Lehr, Savannah , GA
Please accept dear Skeet my sincere condolences on the death of your precious Mother; also my sympathy to all your family. Christella
- Snyder, Savannah, Ga
My condolences to the family and my prays are with you all. Paula L. Deray
- Paula L. Deray, Savannah , Georgia
May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
- Tracy Preslicka, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
