Donna Maria White Pierce, 53, of Statesville, passed away at home Saturday, May 3 , 2014 unexpectedly. Mrs. Pierce was born in Statesville on July 26 , 1960 to Thomas A. White and Vivian Jarret White. She was married to James Donald Pierce on April 26, 1980 and enjoyed 34 years of marriage. Mrs. Pierce attended school in Iredell County and was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Pierce was preceded in death by her father Thomas A. White and is survived by her mother Vivian Jarret White. She is also survived by her husband James Pierce, son Seth Pierce (Ashley), daughter Megan Pierce (David), brother Gary White (Sherry), sister Rhonda Pendergrass (Jimmy), and four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will hold a visitation for friends from 6:00PM.until 8:00PM, Monday, May 5 , 2014 at Nicholson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 11:00AM Tuesday, May 6 , 2014 at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be made at
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