Doris Helen Pierce

WILKES-BARRE, PA- Doris Helen Pierce, age 95, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Doris was born on January 4, 1929 in Sylvania, OH the youngest of Ross and Portia (Meyers) Kimball’s three children. She graduated from Adrian High School and went on to study art at Siena Heights College. On August 14, 1949 Doris married James F. Pierce in Adrian and they celebrated 60 years together before his death on April 14, 2010. Doris and James were blessed with 3 sons- Gregory, Thomas and William. Doris was a talented artist and excelled in drawing and oil paintings when she was younger. Once she and James started their family, Doris’ focus was on her sons and making their home a place where everyone felt the love and support, she exuded. Doris and James started their antiquing business out in Stanford, CT and moved to Adrian, MI in 1985 where the business continued to grow. During her Adrian years, Doris was an active member at the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Gregory (Cindy) Pierce, Thomas Pierce and William Pierce; grandchildren, Nathan, Leslie, Kristin, Kelsey, Matthew, Jason, Laura, Emma, Lisa and Suzanne; and many wonderful great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, James; and siblings, Jack Kimball and Joann DeVelbiss. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 16, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Alice Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army in Adrian. The family will be having a memorial service on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Forty Fort United Methodist Church. There will be an hour of visitation with family and friends an hour before the service begins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forty Fort United Methodist Church or the Catholic Choral Society of Scranton: 197 Chapel Street Pittston, PA 18640, in honor of Doris. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com

Doris Helen Pierce

January 4, 1929 - February 7, 2024