Charlotte was born in Allendale to Meredith Rice and Inez Flowers Wolling on November 19, 1922. After moving to Columbia, she graduated from Dreher High School, and worked in South Carolina state government following graduation.
Charlotte married John W. Pierce in 1949 and was a devoted partner, serving alongside her military husband until his retirement after 32 years.
Following retirement, she and John moved to Columbia and, in 2006, made their final move together to the Still Hopes Retirement Community.
Charlotte was predeceased by her parents, husband John, sister Jean (Brad), and nephew Moffat. She is survived by her children, Jan (James Fisk), John, and Michael (Barbara); grandchildren, Rachel (Fisk) Rossi and Emma (Fisk) Ramsay, Elizabeth (Pierce) Davis, Caitlin Pierce, Byron Pierce, Sarah Pierce and Emily (Pierce) Birdsong; two great-grandchildren, Hannah Davis and Zoe Davis; and her niece, Meredith Bradford.
A family graveside service will be held in Columbia.