Gloria Harrington Pierce

Abbeville- A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2022 at Abbeville United Methodist Church for Gloria Harrington Pierce, 95, who went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 surrounded by her family.

From an early age, one of Gloria’s strongest connections in her life was to her church, The Methodist Church of Abbeville, where she was an active member for 89 Years. The church gave her peace, comfort and purpose. She joined in and served in many capacities for the church including the United Methodist Women and helped start and lead the 55+ group for many years.

“Ms. Gloria”, as she was known, was a very independent lady. She was a hard worker and worked in various capacities throughout her life in and out of the home. Her volunteer work equaled and exceeded that work. Gloria always stayed busy. After her husband’s death 30 years ago, she went on to volunteer her time running the gift shop at Abbeville General Hospital. Eventually acting as president of the hospital volunteers for many of those years.

When no one would assume the role, Gloria served as a softball coach. With no knowledge of the game, she stepped up and acted as coach when no one else would, otherwise the team would have been disbanded. She was always on hand for all of her children’s activities.

She was an avid oil painter and rarely missed a class, always sharing her paintings with someone anxious to receive them.

Gloria Harrington Pierce was born on September 25, 1926 in Port Arthur, Texas. She was preceded in death by her Father, Perry Harrington, her Mother, Pamela LeBlanc Harington Sellers, her sister, Patsy Hebert and her husband, Alvin “Pete” Pierce.

Gloria was married to Alvin “Pete” Pierce for 42 years until his untimely death in 1992. They were truly best friends and she has often said he was the love of her life. They had had four children. Gloria’s pride and joy was her family. She was continually amazed at the size and closeness of her family. There are too many stories to tell about the connection she had with each member of her family. She loved going on trips with her family, especially the casino, playing cards until late in the evening and having all of her children around her. She was an avid cook, sports fan and could beat anyone at solving puzzles.

She is survived by her children Debra (Joey) Hebert, David (Kerry) Pierce, Dena (David) Veillon and Donna (Page) Folse. 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Pallbearers will be Scott Pierce, Kris Pierce, Patrick Veillon, Pete Folse, Joel Folse, and John David Wilkinson.

Honorary pallbearers are David Pierce, Irby “Joey” Hebert, Jr., David Veillon, Page Folse, Lovelis “Buddy” Hebert, Jr., and Ralph Landry

Visitation will be at Vincent Funeral Home at 209 S. St. Charles Street in Abbeville, La. The family requests visiting hours be observed on Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visiting hours will continue on Monday, March 28, 2022 from 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM. Service will be held at Abbeville United Methodist Church, 213 State St., Abbeville La. at 11:00 AM.

Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery, 1202 Graceland Avenue in Abbeville, La. following the service. Rev. Tracy MacKenzie will officiate.

Although, she loved to paint flowers, especially yellow ones, it is her wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Abbeville United Methodist Church, 213 State Street, Abbeville, LA 70510 or Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Lafayette, La 70503.

The family would like to thank all the caring individuals that made our mom comfortable at the end of her time in this life including: staff members of Acadiana Homecare of Abbeville, Woodbriar Southern Style Assisted Living and Memory Care, Med Assist, Hospice of Acadiana, and Dr. Weston Miller.