Born and raised in Newton, Elizabeth grew up on her family’s dairy farm called the Red Top in Hampton Township, where her love for animals grew from a young age. After graduating from Newton High School, she went on to marry the love of her life, Peter, in 1962. Together they enjoyed many decades raising their four children and later embraced the "snow bird" lifestyle, enjoying warm months in Sparta and retreating to the sunny shores of Florida during the winter. Elizabeth dedicated over 25 years as a postal worker for the USPS in Sparta.
Elizabeth was a passionate reader and was especially fond of romance novels. She loved gardening and her green thumb was evident in the beautiful gardens she nurtured. Elizabeth also had a knack for discovering hidden treasures at flea markets and garage sales, always on the lookout for something unique and special.
Elizabeth leaves fond memories to her beloved husband of over 60 years, Peter Pierson; her four children Deborah Maull, Darlene Pierson (Katherine), Peter Pierson, and William Pierson; her ten grandchildren Walter, Kathrine, David, Christina, Christopher, Nina, Caitlynne, Matthew, Erik, and Joel; and her three great-grandchildren Jasmine, Jennifer, and Savannah.
Elizabeth is predeceased by her parents, Charles and Beatrice Gordon.
A visitation for Elizabeth will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 2pm to 4pm and from 6pm to 8pm at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton, New Jersey 07860. A funeral service officiated by Reverend David Young will take place Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10am at the funeral home, followed by Elizabeth's final resting place in Branchville Cemetery.
Contributions in Elizabeth's memory may be made to Father John's Animal House, 50 Father John's Lane, Lafayette, New Jersey 07848.
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