Rebecca Jean Pierce

Rebecca Jean Pierce, 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Edencrest Assisted Living in Norwalk, Iowa with her loving family by her side.

Rebecca, known as Jean by all, was born on December 10, 1932 to Dee and Emma Montgomery in Bayard, Iowa.  Jean grew up on a farm just South of town, and she attended and graduated from the local Coon Rapids-Bayard Community Schools.

Jean married the love of her life, Leon (Red) Pierce on May 28, 1949 at the Bayard Methodist Church.  To them were born four daughters and one son.

Jean enjoyed life and she loved children, especially babies.  Jean also loved to garden and tend to her flowers.  She would play YAHTZEE for hours on end.  Jean always had a smile and a warm meal for anyone who stopped by.  She was most famous for her Sunday dinner of fried chicken and mashed potatoes.  Her kindness and warmth were felt by all who knew her.  Jean was a homemaker most of her life, but did work and retire from Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, parents, infant daughter, Denice Pierce, sister, Josephine Coil and great-grandson, Ace Johnston.  Her beloved dog Sammy also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children; Debra (Wayne) Jessee, Nancy (Richard) Roland, Kelly (Marna) Pierce, and Crystal Pierce, 9 grandchildren; Rick Penno, McKinzie (Dustin) Johnston, Todd (Judi) Roland, Kelly (Donni Jo) Pierce, Cody (Jordan) Pierce, Carly Pierce, Nicole (Jared) Craddock, Taylor (Mike) Craddock, Jose Dean, 13 great-grandchildren: Rick, Olivia, Isabella, Rileigh, Jayden, Dakota, Daxton, Skylar, Landon, Paityn, Kasen, Hunter, and Hailey and 1 great-great-grandchild, Roper.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2024 at Highland Township Cemetery in Bayard, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you spend time with your elderly loved ones because tomorrow is never promised and you will be glad you did.

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