Frances Hamilton Pierce, of Cleveland, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022, following a lengthy illness. Frances always had a smile for everyone, never met a stranger and was well recognized for her colorful dress, her love of jewelry and her huge personality. Frances was also a well-recognized, long-time employee of the Bradley County Register of Deeds and was an avid supporter of her beloved town.
Frances was born to C. L. (Shan) and Florence Maddux Hamilton on April 18, 1934.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Michael C. Pierce; grandson, Ross Anderson; four brothers, Jackie Hamilton, Loye Hamilton, Carl Hamilton and William “Bill” Hamilton; and many precious aunts and uncles.
Left behind to cherish her memory, whom she loved dearly, are daughter, Teresa (Bill) Anderson and son, Michael Pierce; along with grandchildren, Amber (John) Dye, Audra (Daniel) Benson, Ali (Arthel) Clark and Courtney (Brant) Donlon. Her great-grandchildren include Adriana and Eli Benson, Arlie, Waylon and Jesaiah Clark, and Laker Donlon. Also left to cherish her memory are sisters, Joye Goodner and Juanita Eldridge; along with sisters-in- law, Sharon Hamilton, Ann Hamilton and Debra Hamilton.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 14 at Companion Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m., with a celebration of life service to follow at 7 p.m. She will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 15 at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to Southeast TN Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 41428 Nashville, Tn., 37204 or, because of her love for all animals, Dixie Day Spay, 182 Airport Road, Cleveland, Tn. 37312.
Share a personal memory of Frances or your condolences with her family at her online memorial at www.companionfunerals.com.