Gladys Ruth Pierce

Mrs. Gladys Ruth Pierce, age 76 of Commerce died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Northridge Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Pierce was born in Commerce to the late, Garnett and Dennie Rucker Williams. Mrs. Pierce was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pierce was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Pierce Sr.; son, Russell Pierce, Jr.; brother, Jackie Williams, and sister, Margaret J. Aker.
Mrs. Pierce is survived by her brothers, Willie A. Williams and Johnny Williams both of Commerce; sisters, Frances Strickland, Linda Jackson, and Annie J. Hargrove all of Commerce; seven nieces and four nephews.
Funeral service will be Thursday, July 11 at 1:00 PM from Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. W.R. Brown officiating with the interment following at Jackson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday night from 6-8 PM.
Little-Ward Funeral Home Commerce is in charge of arrangements.