Frances E Pearce

Homemaker and Pastors Wife

Winter Haven- Ms. Frances Pearce, age 85, went home to be with Jesus on Monday 05/07/2012 peacefully in her sleep, due to renal failure, surrounded by her family. She was born 04/09/1927 in Thomasville, GA to William Barber and Bessie Tillman of GA.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Rev. Everette Pearce and daughter Carolyn Ann Ritchie also multiple brothers and sisters. She is survived by her daughter Teresa O McCall (Jason) ,son Kenneth W Strickland (Deana) . Nephew Roy Pearce (Martha), niece Elma "nick" Willis. Grandchildren Michelle L Thompson (Darryl), Christy L Broom (Christopher), Angela O Richards (Brian) , Daniel O’Neal (Crystal), David Faluk, Kenny and Keith Strickland and 23 great-grandchildren.

All though we will miss her tremendously we are comforted to know she is now with her husband and savior Jesus. Her many years of struggles and pain are over and she is in perfect health in heaven.

Visitation is Monday, May 14, 2012 from 10-11 am at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven. Funeral Services will follow at 11 am at the funeral home chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ott-laughlin.com