Thelma Jean Henderson Pierce, 71, of Tappahannock, Virginia died Wednesday, October 6, 1999 at the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia following a cerebral hemorrhage and brief hospitalization.
She attended Morris Harvey College in Charleston , was a former employee of Union Carbide, South Charleston, was an apartment rental manager in Arlington, Virginia, a homemaker, and was a member of the Northern Neck Baptist Church, Callao, Virginia.
She is survived by her: Husband: Edward; 1 Daughter: Dee Huss of Manassas, VA; 3 Sons: Edward Pierce of Arlington, VA; Thomas Pierce of Chantilly, VA; Daniel Pierce of Manassas, VA; 1 Sister: Mildred “Midge” Hendricks of Scott Depot, WV; 4 Grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Highlawn Baptist Church, St. Albans, on Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 2:00 PM, with Dr. Charles Hendricks and Rev. Curtiss Stewart officiating. Burial will be held in the Henderson Family plot at Cunningham Memorial Pazk, St. Albans. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Missions Fund, Northern Neck Baptist Church, PO Box 177, Callao, Virginia 22435. There will be no visitation. Curry Funeral Home Alum Creek, is in charge of arrangements.