Deborah I. Peirce âBeloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sisterâ
ROULETTE, PA---Deborah I. âDebbieâ Peirce, 63, of Roulette, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at her home after a long illness.
Born on December 1, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the daughter of Kenneth A. and Betty J. McArthur Peirce. In November 1999, she married Scott A. Rockwell, who died in March 2012.
Debbie attended the Miami Carol City Sr. High School in Miami, FL.
She was a dedicated member of the Red Cross, the Volunteers and Service to America (VISTA) organization, and many other various community projects throughout her lifetime.
In her spare time, Debbie enjoyed reading, especially John Grisham novels, jewelry making, crocheting, baking especially bread making, and spending time with her family.
Surviving are two daughters, Tracy A. (Randolph Allen) Peirce of Coudersport and Lea L. Peirce of Orlando, FL; a son, Brian W.A. (LaTonya) Woods of Kannapolis, NC; two brothers, Kenny W. (Robin Robinson) Peirce of Roulette and Chris Peirce of Utah; a sister, Delia Landstrom of Minnesota; fourteen grandchildren, Lativia, Raequan, Kijara, Zion, Brian Jr., Cherish, Umajesty, Paradise, Tim, DJ, Shay, Twan, Darion, and Kejon; a great grandson, Seven; several nieces and nephews; and all of her extended family, godchildren, and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Debbie was predeceased by two sisters, Sharon A. Peirce and Vicki L. Dixon.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2014 in the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Honeoye Street, Shinglehouse at 3 p.m. with the Rev. James E. Haddon, pastor, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donorâs choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.