Alma Jean Pierce

Alma Jean Pierce was born on September 9, 1939 in Vaiden, Mississippi to the union of Johnny and Lillie Mae Pierce who preceded her in death. She was the second eldest of six children and found Christ at an early age attending Philadelphia Church of God in Christ in Chicago, Illinois. Alma was affectionately known as Jean, Jeannie, Mama, Grandma, Granny and Auntie Jeannie. However, at the end, she was known as A to the L to the M to the A when doctor’s asked her, her name. Alma was known to be a hard worker; providing for her family and many others who happened to be in need. She was employed by Holiday Laundry and Dry Cleaners for 32 years before retiring in 2002. Alma was a true caregiver. She took pride in taking care of her five children; all in which she had a special and unique relationship. She also took care of her mother, grandmother, siblings as well as her many grandchildren. Alma enjoyed many things. She loved to listen to music, dance, hear about her grandchildren’s accomplishments and shopping. She was known for her color coordinated outfits. Always well put together from head to toe. She wore stilettos before they were even a thing and passed her fashion sense on to her daughters and granddaughters. Alma was the Matriarch of the family and enjoyed this most honorable role. She was always the glue that held the family together. She received the most joy in getting the never-ending phone calls from family and friends that wanted to check on her or just make her day. Alma never complained in this life. When you would ask her how she was doing, she would say “I’m good”; even until the very end. Alma was strong, resilient, full of wisdom, humble, genuine, beautiful, kind, loving and very spiritual with a deep connection with the Lord. She was a gentle but mighty woman that the family looked up to. She also had the best hugs that reached into your soul. Alma made her transition to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Oh what a joyous reunion is was for her to be joined with her mother, grandmother, siblings and friends. Alma is preceded in death by her three siblings, Alfred, Albert and Andrew (AJ) Pierce and her grandmother, Mattie Mae Wade. Alma leaves to cherish her life: two brothers, Carl (Brenda) and Carliss (the late Josephine) Jackson; three sons, Robert (Diane), Franklin (Dorothy) and Anthony (Cassandra) Pierce; two daughters, Minnie (Lamark) Keys and Barbara Pierce; five devoted grandchildren, Shecora Keys, Jarod Tripp, Barbria Tripp, Lashae Pierce and Nicole Roberts; as well as a host of other loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and many other loving relatives and friends.

Alma Jean Pierce

September 9, 1939 - September 28, 2022