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Edna Lois Pierce, 81 and a resident of Albuquerque for 33 years, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2003 in Albuquerque. Her husband of 59 years, Dwight Pierce; and her brother, Maurice Miller, preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Fern Nilson and Verna May Felts and husband, Roland; two sons, Paul Pierce and wife, Sharon and Jim Pierce and wife, Jan; four grandchildren, Brenda Eatough and husband, Michael, Tamara Labit and husband, Jim, Ted Pierce and wife, Allyson and Katie Jacquez and husband, Ram; five great-grandchildren, Dustin Labit, Dillon Labit, Katherine Eatough, David Eatough, and Cody Pierce; and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Edna was born in Stratton, Nebraska on January 25, 1922. She grew up on a farm south of Stratton. She married Dwight on July 19, 1942, and she was very devoted to Dwight and her family. Edna and Dwight worked very hard for 30 years to make their farm and ranch north of Stratton, Nebraska a show place that was very successful. They raised various grains and registered Black Angus cattle that they sold over much of the United States. In 1969 they moved to Albuquerque to be near their sons and their families. Edna had a love for flower gardening, sewing, and playing the organ and piano. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at Chapel of Sunrise, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE with Chaplain Richard Garcia officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 8100 Mountain Road NE, Suite 102, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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