Gracie Jo Ann Pierce's Obituary
Gracie Jo Ann Pierce, 20, passed away and went to be with the Lord on 04/18/2026. She was born in Longview, Texas on 02/02/2006 to Daniel and Crystal Pierce of Diana, Texas. She graduated from East Texas Charter in Longview, Texas in 2024. Gracie found joy in being a loving and devoted mother.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving parents Daniel and Crystal Pierce, and her daughter Eleanor Joyce Hicks. She is also survived by her partner Trevor Hicks, and brother Joseph “Joey” Pierce of Longview, sister Kayla Mitchell and her husband LJ of Kilgore, along with her bonus sister Cassedie Ashley of Longview. As well as her grandparents: Shirley Pierce of Diana, and Tamela and Dennis Wells of Hallsville, Doyle Fowler of Estill Springs, Tennessee.
Her aunts and uncles include: Sonlock and Tracy Buckley of Harleton, Doyle Buckley of Longview, Angie and Terry Downing of Diana, Rickey Pierce of Diana, Christie and James Smith of Diana, Destiny and Leslie Sheridan of Diana, Casey and Ramiro Estrada of Beckville, Jason May of Fort Worth.
Gracie also had numerous cousins, and countless friends who loved her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather Dan Pierce of Diana, and her uncle Michael Travis Buckley of Grand Bay Alabama, and grandparents Doug and Barbara Woodall of Hallsville, Patricia Bowen Neal of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Gracie will be remembered for her loving and kind spirit, her quick-witted responses, and unfiltered sarcasm. She loved without restrictions and was incredibly compassionate. She was also an avid animal lover, especially her favorite family pets.
A celebration of life will be officiated by Angela Long. Services will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Longview, with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 p.m. at Ore City Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Joseph “Joey” Pierce, LJ Mitchell, Sonlock Buckley, Doyle Buckley, Rickey Pierce, and Leslie Sheridan.
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